As the work passes the halfway point, three closed and dewatered locks and dams on the Illinois Waterway are on schedule for reopening September 30. “It’s on task and on… Read More
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Recent inland waterways industry news, covering the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River, Tennessee River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and more. Articles on economic, environmental and logistic advantages of barge shipping, plus other stories pertaining to locks and dams and other waterway infrastructure.
Washington, D.C.—Congress adjourned for its annual August break, leaving the heavy lifting on government funding until they get back after Labor Day. House Republican leaders managed to push only one… Read More
Building on its success, the St. Louis Inland River Seminar—sponsored by CGB Marine, Fox Smith LLC, Gallagher, Ingram, Luhr Crosby LLC, McGriff Insurance Services and The Waterways Journal—returns to St. Read More
If you or a family member can come up with a catchy, accurate and descriptive name for inventor Mo Ehsani’s latest product, you could win $1,000. Since he retired as… Read More
Washington, D.C. – Sharing a “significant milestone” with the U.S. maritime industry, the Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced that the first nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program… Read More
Day 1 of the annual seminar of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA), held in New Orleans July 27-28, was infrastructure rich, with reports from Tracy Zea, president and CEO… Read More
Port Houston is planning to relocate its administrative office from its longtime home near the Buffalo Bayou turning basin, just above the 610 bridge, to Houston’s Fifth Ward in the… Read More
The Corps of Engineers is being proactive in preparing for low-water levels in 2023 that could approach those of last year, according to a briefing to the Inland Waterways Users… Read More
St. Rose, La.-based Gnots Reserve Inc. has put its newest towboat to work in the company’s fleet near Mile 118 on the Lower Mississippi River. The mv. Ryan Anthony, built… Read More
During the July 20 meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB) in Paducah, Ky., the board voted unanimously to recommend that the remaining cost for several major lock construction… Read More
