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GICA President Discusses Waterway Reliability, Future

July 17, 2026

The Waterways Journal recently sat down with Paul Dittman, president of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA), for a wide-ranging discussion about the waterway, its importance and its future,… Read More

70 Years Later, ‘Final’ IHNC Report Available The existing Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock, constructed in 1923, is moving closer to having a replacement as the Corps of Engineers moves closer to building a new lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway following 70 years of study, review and development. (Photo courtesy of New Orleans Engineer District)

The existing Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock, constructed in 1923, is moving closer to having a replacement as the Corps of Engineers moves closer to building a new lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway following 70 years of study, review and development. (Photo courtesy of New Orleans Engineer District)

70 Years Later, ‘Final’ IHNC Report Available

July 17, 2026

After 70 years of study, review and development, the Corps of Engineers is moving closer to building a new Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lock on the Gulf Intracoastal… Read More

Repairs Help Ensure McAlpine Lock Chamber Reliability Clint Rawls, a Great Lakes and Ohio River Division light fleet mechanic, watches closely as miter gate machinery is disassembled at the lower river wall of McAlpine Locks and Dam’s north chamber. (Photo by Zach Willis/Louisville Engineer District)

Clint Rawls, a Great Lakes and Ohio River Division light fleet mechanic, watches closely as miter gate machinery is disassembled at the lower river wall of McAlpine Locks and Dam’s north chamber. (Photo by Zach Willis/Louisville Engineer District)

Repairs Help Ensure McAlpine Lock Chamber Reliability

May 1, 2026

Maintenance work inside one of McAlpine Locks and Dam’s 1,200-foot chambers is scheduled to be complete May 5, ending a closure meant to extend its reliability. The… Read More

Duffy: Big River Coalition Transitions To LLC Sean Duffy speaks at an August 16, 2022, celebration for the deepening of the Mississippi River Ship Channel to 50 feet. Also on the stage that day were Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Troy Carter and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. (Photo courtesy of Sean Duffy)

Sean Duffy speaks at an August 16, 2022, celebration for the deepening of the Mississippi River Ship Channel to 50 feet. Also on the stage that day were Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Troy Carter and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. (Photo courtesy of Sean Duffy)

Duffy: Big River Coalition Transitions To LLC

January 9, 2026

The Big River Coalition, formed in 2010 as a non-profit trade association under the umbrella of the New Orleans Steamship Association (also known as the Louisiana Maritime Association, or… Read More