In this week’s engineroom issue, we highlight the careers of long-serving vessel engineers. Some of them specialized on particular engine models. Most spoke of their “hands-on” background and how they… Read More
WJ Editorial
The Waterways Journal advocates for policies, practices and regulations that allow the barge transportation industry to continue to operate in the safest and most economical way possible. We recognize those leaders who understand the inherent advantages of barge transport, and challenge those who push harmful policies.
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By Ken Eriksen Towboats are the workhorses of the inland river industry operating on the Mississippi River and its connecting tributaries. They come in all dimensions and horsepower capabilities for… Read More
The Pilottown Anchorage is the lowermost anchorage on the Mississippi River Ship Channel. The anchorage is intended to provide a safe location for vessels with a draft of 45 feet… Read More
By Ken Eriksen Billy Joel’s song “Pressure” jumped into the top 20 in 1982. He wrote the song to tell of the “pressure of creating and the pressure of being… Read More
Ken Eriksen Stretching 1,200 miles between Brownsville, Texas, and St. Marks, Fla., the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) connects many cities, including Houston, New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., and the Mississippi… Read More
Ken Eriksen By Ken Eriksen There is a saying that “cargo is king.” It is obvious, but a continual reminder is nice: without cargo there is no need for barges,… Read More
The Supreme Court’s overturning of the so-called Chevron deference doctrine in its June 28 Loper Bright decision may be one of the more consequential decisions of the Roberts court, with… Read More
The threat of widespread strikes by longshore workers is rising again, and this time it’s on the East and Gulf coasts rather than the West Coast. Contracts for the members… Read More
By Chuck Piepmeier Retired information systems manager for McGinnis Inc. I fell in love with the Ohio River at an early age. I loved watching the towboats going by. I… Read More
By Ken Kolb, Special to The Waterways Journal Attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and their disruptive impact on global shipping underscore that the open ocean is a… Read More
