The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announced May 3 that Jessica Bridges is the organization’s new executive director. Bridges joins WEDA with more than 20 years of experience in industry advocacy… Read More
Company News
Orion Group Holdings reported a net loss of $6.1 million or $0.19 per share for the first quarter of 2024. Those numbers include $2.1 million of non-recurring items, bringing the… Read More
A little more than one year has passed since Southern Towing Company and Devall Towing announced plans to merge the two companies, and as of earlier this year they are… Read More
Kirby Corporation, in its first-quarter earnings announcement April 25, reported improved earnings and revenue compared to a year ago and announced that Christian O’Neil will be the company’s new president… Read More
On a small island on the western bank of the Upper Mississippi River, at Mile 535.5, about halfway between Davenport and Dubuque, sits the little town of Sabula, population about… Read More
Conrad Industries Inc., Morgan City, La., announced its 2023 financial results and backlog on April 1. The company reported a net loss of $27 million and loss per diluted share… Read More
American Cruise Lines has a bankruptcy court judge’s approval to buy the American Queen, American Empress, American Countess and American Duchess, according to a court filing. A document titled “Notice… Read More
Hines Furlong Line has become the first inland towing company to make high-speed internet from low-orbit satellites available to its entire fleet. Starlink Maritime is being installed on all 24… Read More
Ray County Stone operates a quarry about 25 miles east of Kansas City, Mo. To expand its river business, it recently built a barge docking area on the Missouri River… Read More
In the face of mounting scrutiny of its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel recently said it plans no U.S. layoffs and wants to invest… Read More
