In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT. By 2023, it had 100 million users, the fastest spread of a consumer application in history. The revelation of that demand triggered instant… Read More
workforce development
President Donald Trump released a presidential memorandum on August 13 meant to boost shipbuilding. Its main focus is to address what everyone acknowledges are long-standing issues with naval procurement… Read More
For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
Saronic Technologies announced July 16 that it has selected Brownsville, Texas, as the future home of Port Alpha, its next-generation shipyard designed to help restore American maritime strength and significantly expand… Read More
Every day seems to bring new announcements of shipbuilding initiatives, and all those planned initiatives will need qualified workers. It’s an exciting, busy time to be in the business… Read More
Michael Hecht recently told The Waterways Journal, “Our infrastructure is catching up to global shipping realities.” Hecht heads Greater New Orleans, Inc., the regional economic development… Read More
Several sessions of the recently concluded Inland Marine Expo dealt with the perennial topic of workforce recruitment. Jonathan Dunn, senior director of corporate communications at American Commercial Barge Line… Read More
What began as a side project dreamed up in a towboat wheelhouse has grown into one of the inland maritime industry’s most recognizable demonstrations of seamanship, safety and workforce… Read More
The Ohio River Commission will host the Ohio River Summit, focusing on economic strategies impacting the regional segment of the waterway, June 10-11 in Cincinnati. The commission is… Read More
