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Low Water And Mississippi River Drafts

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Low Water And Mississippi River Drafts

October 21, 2022

With no significant rain on the horizon anywhere in the Mississippi River drainage basin, the low-water situation continues to be bleak. The Mississippi River gauge at Memphis hit -10.79 feet,… Read More

Contrary Currents For Barge Industry To Continue In 2020

January 24, 2020

No one operating barges needed to be told that 2019 was a tough year for the barge industry. Historic flooding on most river systems combined with trade turmoil to bring… Read More