Recent multiple disruptions to the maritime supply chain by drought, war and geopolitical unrest have drawn more urgent attention than ever to the importance of the merchant marine… Read More
recruitment
Out of all the waterways stories of the past year, with their ups, downs and quirks, three trends seemed to predominate. One was the ongoing drought and fluctuating river… Read More
Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) presented speakers who examined current conditions and evaluated the foreseeable future as part of its annual conference September 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. State… Read More
Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) presented speakers who examined current conditions and evaluated the foreseeable future as part of its annual conference September 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. Read More
Washington, D.C.—A key House subcommittee took on the shortage of U.S. mariners and recruitment and retention challenges faced by the Coast Guard. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), chairman… Read More
In this issue you can read about efforts of Open Waters, a Louisiana initiative launched this year by the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association and New Orleans-Baton Rouge… Read More
With employers from many industries experiencing vacancies, panelists at the Inland Marine Expo session titled “Workforce Development and Company Culture” focused on how to address those challenges in the… Read More
The issue of where the next generation of inland mariners will come from has long been on the radar of everyone in the inland business. Recent trends in… Read More
One of the factors affecting consumer prices is a persistent labor shortage across all transportation modes. A December report by global consultant McKinsey noted, “The transportation and logistics sector… Read More
