The Panama Canal Authority announced April 26 it has launched a process of decarbonizing its operations, with the goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030. “We at the Panama Canal are… 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.
The fractured Memphis, Tenn., bridge carrying Interstate 40 over the Mississippi River could be repaired without placing equipment in the river, avoiding possible river closures, transportation officials believe. Coast Guard… Read More
Stabilis Solutions Inc., a provider of energy transition services including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen fueling solutions, announced June 1 that it has completed the acquisition of an LNG… Read More
The 2021 Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament will be August 19–21 in Kirkwood, Mo. As in previous years, proceeds from the tournament will benefit Mary Crowley Cancer Research. Read More
The Corps of Engineers inducted four new members into its Gallery of Distinguished Civilians in an April 23 ceremony. Kisuk “Charlie” Cheung, Patricia “Pat” McNabb, Earl H. Stockdale and Steven… Read More
After 79 days, water levels along the Lower Mississippi River have dropped below 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage, prompting the New Orleans Engineer District to suspend current flood-fight operations. Read More
Terral RiverService Inc., headquartered in Lake Providence, La., recently purchased three boats to be added to its fleet, the company announced. Two of the boats are 2,000 hp. boats, currently… Read More
A study of agriculture transportation released in December by the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that 80 percent of U.S. ag freight moves on only 17 transportation corridors that make… Read More
The Corps of Engineers reported June 3 that below-average precipitation and dry soil conditions continue to persist in the upper Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, and said the… Read More
The SMH Group US announced May 19 that it has added Chadwick-Baross to its dealer network for Atlas material handlers. “We are excited to add such a reputable and experienced… Read More
