Joe Starck is president of The Great Lakes Towing Company, a role he has held since January 2014. The Great Lakes Towing Company, commonly called “the Towing Company” across the… Read More
Features
Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.
Although Vanta E. Coda II became CEO of the Ports of Indiana four years ago, his background includes more than 25 years of marine and multimodal experience on both the… Read More
Whether it’s the river system or the Great Lakes, navigation is all about connection, said Joe Savage, programs director for the Corps of Engineer’s Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Read More
For the fifth 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 contributions… Read More
As on the inland waterways, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, essential workers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway kept on working. They navigated their way through new restrictions… Read More
For the fifth 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 contributions… Read More
For the fifth 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 contributions… Read More
Ninety high school juniors and seniors from seven different schools learned about the river system and enjoyed a boat ride as part of the Who Works The Rivers event. The… Read More
Capt. Henry Elliott celebrated his 90th birthday last month with a surprise party that included a cake shaped like a towboat. Family members knew just what cake to order for… Read More
A highlight of the 2022 Inland Marine Expo, held May 23-25 in St. Louis, was the ‘Industry Proud’ Awards Luncheon. Cherrie Felder, vice president of Channel Shipyard, was honored with… Read More
