Last year was a transformative one for We Work the Waterways (WWW). The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to bringing young people closer to the maritime industry, achieved major strides,… Read More
The Waterways Journal
This month marks the official retirement of Ed Weilbacher as general manager for the Kaskaskia Regional Port District. The Kaskaskia River, Illinois’ second-largest river, arises in east-central Illinois… Read More
Picking that perfect Christmas present for the boss is always a challenge. In 1946, the indisputable “boss” at Ashland Oil & Refining Company was Paul Garrett Blazer. Swiss… Read More
Most people who don’t work in the maritime industry experience the Mississippi River from afar. Camping along its banks, hiking alongside the current or just driving over its expanse… Read More
The Mobile Engineer District released a notice to stakeholders of the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway (BWT) December 18 regarding upcoming repairs to Holt Lock, located at Mile 347 on the… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority has begun demolition and reconstruction of Pier B South, launching a multi-year, multi-phase program to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal—one of the… Read More
A key House subcommittee kicked off its effort on a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and almost immediately triggered sharp criticism over delays blamed on a new… Read More
A look back at the year 2025 shows a bumpy but exhilarating ride. The country saw major policy reversals and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute’s 25th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon raised a record $537,000 in support of SCI’s chaplaincy, crisis response, advocacy and training programs for mariners while also… Read More
The trucking industry currently faces a critical driver shortage, high turnover rates, irregular work schedules and health issues arising from the sedentary nature of the job. Railroad jobs have… Read More
