Gary T. Sacks Gary T. Sacks, born in Harford, Conn., and raised in St. Louis, died January 29. He was 84. Sack graduated from Ladue High School in St. Louis… Read More
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CHS Inc., a global agribusiness and the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is significantly expanding its presence on the Mississippi River in Illinois. On January 31, CHS will assume operations of… Read More
Safety issues occupied a prominent position in most panels of the St. Louis River Industry Seminar September 16, hosted and organized by St. Louis lawfirm Fox Smith LLC. The annual… Read More
A family with deep roots in the river community of Grafton, Ill., is expanding its business to bring food, supplies, package deliveries and crew changes to towboats. Grafton Towboat Services… Read More
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC), headquartered in Vicksburg, Miss., has announced hearing dates for its 2025 Low Water Inspection trip. This will be the MRC’s 412th low water tour. The… Read More
Just a few months after expanding to the St. Louis metropolitan area, Riverview Boat Store is looking for a larger base of operations. The new store, located at… Read More
Recently returned from the Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Ken Eriksen, principal of Polaris Consulting and a senior leader and strategic adviser in commodities, supply chain, logistics and transportation,… Read More
Ingram Marine Group, one of the largest barge operators on the inland waterways, has announced plans to invest $50 million over three years to upgrade its barge-loading and grain-handling… Read More
Riverview Boat Store has expanded, opening in a new location in Godfrey, Ill., in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The store, located at 6011 Godfrey Road, delivers groceries and supplies… Read More
Ken Eriksen Temperatures are warming up, daffodils are blooming, farmers are wanting to plant crops, river levels have been surging and falling and barge freight rates are stagnant. Spring… Read More


