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Kirby Christens Nation’s First Hybrid-Electric Towboat

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Kirby Christens Nation’s First Hybrid-Electric Towboat

September 8, 2023

A single barge has the carrying capacity of 16 rail cars or 70 tractor trailers, which makes moving cargoes on the inland waterways by far the most efficient and… Read More

Buffalo Marine Towboat Is Named For A Restaurant Amelia Leonardi breaks champagne bottle to christen the mv. Jacques-Imo. (Photo by Katie Sikora courtesy of Buffalo Marine)

Amelia Leonardi breaks champagne bottle to christen the mv. Jacques-Imo. (Photo by Katie Sikora courtesy of Buffalo Marine)

Buffalo Marine Towboat Is Named For A Restaurant

November 11, 2022

Buffalo Marine Service christened the newest boat in its fleet, the Jacques-Imo, October 19. The ceremony was held at Star Fleet on the west bank of the Mississippi… Read More