The Detroit Engineer District anticipates Phase 3 construction of the new lock chamber at Soo Locks on the St. Mary’s River between Lake Huron and Lake Superior will start this… Read More
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Recent inland waterways industry news, covering the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River, Tennessee River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and more. Articles on economic, environmental and logistic advantages of barge shipping, plus other stories pertaining to locks and dams and other waterway infrastructure.
Washington, D.C.—The House approved its first fiscal year 2023 appropriations measure that included funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Maritime Administration and a number of other federal… Read More
By Greg Dillard and Austin Echols Baker Botts LLP As coastal temperatures continue to rise, many workers in the maritime industry are increasingly exposed to high-heat and high-humidity conditions, exacerbating… Read More
A valued seminar focusing on inland marine issues in maritime law is back after a COVID-19 hiatus. Originally, the St. Louis Inland Marine Seminar was founded by inland maritime attorney… Read More
The 2022 Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament will feature a new location. This year’s event will be held at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, an Arnold Palmer-designed… Read More
Volvo Penta of the Americas, a provider of marine and industrial applications, has won recognition as a Great Place to Work by a national institute promoting and measuring workplace excellence. Read More
Col. Robert Hilliard transferred command of the Vicksburg Engineer District to Col. Christopher Klein in a formal change of command ceremony June 15 at district headquarters in Vicksburg, Miss. Klein… Read More
Several U.S. Coast Guard officers with responsibilities in Sector Upper Mississippi received promotions in a recent change of command ceremony. Capt. Andrew Bender relieved Capt. Richard “Mick” Scott as Commander… Read More
• Andrea Williams has been named the Memphis Engineer District’s Operations Division chief. She is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the physical support branch to include the Ensley… Read More
Research comparing the governance, investment and risk management of six rivers across the globe to the U.S. inland waterway system may offer some strategies for future U.S. policy and investment. Read More
