Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden called on Congress to invest an additional $17 billion in inland waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry and ferries as part of a “big” and… Read More
Archive: 2021
With a $22 million boost for pre-engineering, planning and the beginning of construction, a long-awaited Ohio River infrastructure project is moving forward more rapidly. The Upper Ohio Navigation Project involves… Read More
President Joe Biden announced the details of his infrastructure plan on March 31. It is the opening salvo of what is expected to be a months-long negotiation with Republicans in… Read More
Ardmore Shipping Corporation, an owner and operator of product and chemical tankers, has announced the company has signed a letter of intent with Element 1 Corporation (E1) and Maritime Partners… Read More
Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), which operates the largest dredge fleet in the United States, has announced receipt of two major dredging contacts totaling $90.3 million. The… Read More
The closure of the Dorena-Hickman Ferry at Mississippi River Mile 922.0 has been extended to about March 30 because of continued high water. The ferry, which connects Hickman, Ky., with… Read More
The New Orleans Engineer District is tentatively planning a closure at Old River Lock from April 5 until April 18, with the lock closed to navigation periodically up to four… Read More
Members of the Upper Mississippi Waterway Association recently elected new officers for 2021–22. New leaders include: Doug Hosszu, Upper River Services, chairman of the board of directors; Tom Burrows, Aggregate… Read More
Now that Congress has managed to pass the COVID relief bill, its attention is turning to stimulus measures that will presumably include a substantial infrastructure component. No one knows what… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Inland waterways and the crucial role they currently play in the nation’s economy and could play in reducing congestion on major highways was one of the topics discussed at… Read More
