Frank William Banta Sr., a longtime resident of Sunshine, La., passed away peacefully at his home September 6 at the age of 93. Banta is survived by Dorella Bolotte Banta,… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
The National Rivers Hall of Fame, located at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa, has opened voting for its next class of honorees. Nominees this year… Read More
Woodland Biofuels Inc., the state of Louisiana and Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO Inc.) have announced plans for Woodland Biofuels to build a $1.35 billion project at the Port of… Read More
The Illinois Waterways Ports Commission (IWPC) has announced the formation of the Illinois River Cities & Towns Initiative (IRCTI). IRCTI is a coalition of more than 12 mayor-led cities and… Read More
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the… Read More
While breaking ground August 7 on the second phase of the Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Lock Complex in Dulac, La., officials said it will be a key part of the… Read More
According to The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the tugboat, towboat and barge industry alone supports more than 270,000 jobs, moves 665 million tons of cargo and contributes more than $30… Read More
Forty-eight years ago, Royce Wilken, after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in agricultural business, went to work for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Over his first 19… Read More
In this week’s engineroom issue, we highlight the careers of long-serving vessel engineers. Some of them specialized on particular engine models. Most spoke of their “hands-on” background and how they… Read More
While breaking ground August 7 on the second phase of the Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Lock Complex in Dulac, La., officials said it will be a key part of the… Read More
