“We’re just getting started,” Turn Services’ website landing page proclaims. “From our start in 1990 with a single barge fleet at Burnside, La., to today’s fleet of pushboats and… Read More
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Ted Verret is recognized for his hands-on management and contribution to the maritime industry. He owns and operates Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., a specialized builder and repairer of… Read More
We recently featured an interview with Ed Weilbacher, who became executive director of the Kaskaskia River Port District after retiring from a previous job—and stayed on the job for 11… Read More
Dan Price In 1974, a 14-year-old Dan Price “decided I didn’t like school” and dropped out. “My dad, Sherman Price, gave me an ultimatum,” he said. “Go back to school… Read More
From landing his first job at 14 to coming out of retirement just last year to work for Turn Services, Dan Price has a great story. Watch along as Waterways… Read More
Convent, La.-based Turn Services, a provider of barge fleeting, shifting, cleaning and repair services on the Lower Mississippi River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Houston Ship Channel and Sabine-Neches Waterway, has… Read More
Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company has promoted Zebulon “Zeb” Duco-Moore to vice president of operations and senior port captain. In that role, Duco-Moore will oversee all river operations, including vessel… Read More
For eight years, 40 of the industry’s future leaders have been honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions… Read More
Turn Services will host its 15th annual Turn Services Golf Tournament September 17 in New Orleans. The tournament will be held at the Bayou Oaks at… Read More
The mv. Omaha passes under a gathering storm on the Lower Mississippi River near Turn Services’ Meraux Fleet, located at Mile 86.5 above Head of Passes on the right… Read More
