Wellsville Terminals at the Columbiana County Port has received a $600,000 grant through a new Ohio grant program. The Maritime Assistance Grant program, approved by the Ohio General Assembly, provided… Read More
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During two unusual back-to-back, 15-hour days crammed with meetings with crew members of his company’s vessels, Bill Barr paused long enough to talk about his lifelong career on the river. Read More
In the town of Lorain, Ohio, a pilot program for an innovative way of dewatering and processing dredged material could point the way toward the future of dredged… Read More
Although many of those who work on the river are considered essential workers, and shoreside businesses have begun to slowly reopen under various state guidelines, river museums are still seeing… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with language to increase access to federal funding for small coastal and inland ports and terminals,… Read More
After a year and a half of inactivity, the Ohio River ferry between Sistersville, W.Va., and Fly, Ohio, resumed operations July 2. The ferry at about Mile 138 hadn’t run… Read More
Communities in West Virginia and Ohio hope to gain approval for a new statistical port district along the Ohio River. The Mid-Ohio River Valley Port District would comprise the portion… Read More
For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
The Central Ohio River Business Association’s regional maritime committee talked about promoting its designated marine highway project as well as grant funding proposals during its meeting May 6. More than… Read More
DeepRock Disposal Solutions LLC plans to build a barge offloading facility on the Ohio River in Marietta, Ohio. The facility would transfer traditional well waste to existing upland storage tanks,… Read More
