By Shelley Byrne and Nelson Spencer Jr. American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is among the giants of the barge transportation industry. Its successes and failures have a ripple effect on… 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.
The Rev. Kempton Baldridge makes a habit of reaching out to people. He shakes the hands of the towboat crews he calls shipmates. He lays a hand on a shoulder… Read More
“Captain, the laundry room fire is out,” the chief engineer said over the VHF radio. “But there’s still a little smoke coming from under the door, so I’ll crack it… Read More
More than 50 members of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) learned about dredging during the organization’s Dredging 101 webinar November 9. Sean Duffy of The Big River Coalition and David… Read More
Culver-Stockton College is a small liberal arts college of about 1,000 students, located on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Disciples of Christ,… Read More
Dustin Davidson helps Congress understand what is important on the inland waterways. Davidson, 29, Waterways Council Inc.’s director of government relations, has been on the job since February, but he… Read More
On Sunday, November 7, we changed our clocks back an hour to end daylight saving time. Early this spring, on March 14, we moved our clocks up an extra hour… Read More
The U.S. Postal service plans to release 10 stamps honoring the Mississippi River in spring 2022. The portfolio of 10 photographic stamps is collectively called “The Mighty Mississippi.” It includes… Read More
By David Ryan When looking to put together a story for The Waterways Journal, it is hard not to focus on the last 18 months. The global pandemic controlling the… Read More
In his long career, Dr. Craig Philip has combined the best of academia with the best of work experience in the maritime industry. Philip, 68, of Nashville, Tenn., received his… Read More
