Ohio Department of Transportation News

‘Logistics Lane’ Grant Aimed At Improving Safety

February 4, 2024

An $8.7 million federal grant announced January 25 is designed to prevent accidents between highway traffic and trucks that load and unload barges on the Ohio River near Marietta, Ohio. Read More

OKI Freight Conference Attracts National Audience ACBL Capt. Chris Primm describes working conditions on board towboats, what he loves about his job and what he sees as the challenges facing the industry during a breakout session September 6 at the OKI Conference on Freight in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

ACBL Capt. Chris Primm describes working conditions on board towboats, what he loves about his job and what he sees as the challenges facing the industry during a breakout session September 6 at the OKI Conference on Freight in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

OKI Freight Conference Attracts National Audience

September 8, 2023

More than 200 people from 22 states attended the OKI Conference on Freight September 5-7 in Cincinnati, Ohio, making it one of the major national freight conferences of the year. Read More

Randy Lane Takes Over As Ohio DOT Maritime, Freight Manager

November 30, 2022

As the new freight and maritime manager for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Randy Lane will take over the state’s efforts to improve economic development on the Ohio River… Read More

Columbiana Port Completes Nearly $3 Million In Grant Projects

Parsons Terminal Company acquired two Case wheel loaders under the Ohio Maritime Assistance Program grant, one of three recipients located at the Columbiana County Port Authority. The port served as the pass-through for three recipients. Standing with the new equipment are (left to right) Parsons Terminal Company President Jim McClurg; Mike Milhoan, manager; Nick Sanford, territory manager for Groff Tractor; Chad Brocious, vice president for Groff Tractor; Greg Grimes, product specialist for Groff Tractor; Brittany Smith, assistant executive director for the Columbiana County Port Authority; Graham McClurg, director of sales for Parsons Terminal; Wayne Cole, manager of Seaforth Mineral; and Gary McClurg, CEO of Parsons Terminal. (Photo courtesy of the Columbiana County Port Authority)

Columbiana Port Completes Nearly $3 Million In Grant Projects

July 8, 2022

The Columbiana County (Ohio) Port Authority has completed three expansion projects for privately owned river terminals as part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s 2022 Maritime Assistance Program (MAP) grant. Read More

Kentucky, Ohio Announce Partnership To Seek Federal Funds For New Cincinnati Area Ohio River Bridge

March 9, 2022

The governors of Ohio and Kentucky are jointly pursuing up to $2 billion in federal funding to build a new bridge over the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington,… Read More

CORBA Winter Meeting Looks For Supply Chain ‘Opportunities’ Christie Coats, director of operations and real estate for the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), discusses supply chain opportunities during the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) meeting on February 17. Nearly 40 people attended the meeting, held at BB Riverboats in Newport, Ky. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

Christie Coats, director of operations and real estate for the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), discusses supply chain opportunities during the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) meeting on February 17. Nearly 40 people attended the meeting, held at BB Riverboats in Newport, Ky. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

CORBA Winter Meeting Looks For Supply Chain ‘Opportunities’

February 25, 2022

Nearly 40 members of the maritime community in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region met February 17 for the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) winter meeting at BB Riverboats in Newport,… Read More

Ohio To Release $23 Million In State Grant Funding As Part Of MAP

August 3, 2021

Ohio public port authorities abutting the Ohio River and Lake Erie may apply for $23 million in available grant funding soon on behalf of private companies. The Ohio Department of… Read More

Mid-Ohio River Statistical Port District OK’d A graphic shows the location of the new Mid-Ohio Valley Port District and the freight tonnage by volume of surrounding districts as of 2019. The new district may become the largest inland port by freight tonnage. (Graphic courtesy of Ohio Department of Transportation)

A graphic shows the location of the new Mid-Ohio Valley Port District and the freight tonnage by volume of surrounding districts as of 2019. The new district may become the largest inland port by freight tonnage. (Graphic courtesy of Ohio Department of Transportation)

Mid-Ohio River Statistical Port District OK’d

June 18, 2021

A new statistical port on the Ohio River has gained approval and is likely to become the largest inland port by freight tonnage. Supporters have been working on the plan… Read More

Ohio Conference On Freight Discussion Highlights Pandemic Recovery, Infrastructure

May 26, 2021

The Ohio Conference on Freight looked at “Freight on the Frontline” while moving into a virtual format May 20–21. The conference was hosted by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)… Read More

Bridge Span Floated On Barges In New Construction Method Towboats from Excell Marine move the main span of the new bridge between Wellsburg, W.Va., and Brilliant, Ohio, down the Ohio River on barges April 26. (Photo courtesy of the Ohio Department of Transportation)

Towboats from Excell Marine move the main span of the new bridge between Wellsburg, W.Va., and Brilliant, Ohio, down the Ohio River on barges April 26. (Photo courtesy of the Ohio Department of Transportation)

Bridge Span Floated On Barges In New Construction Method

May 14, 2021

The main span of a new bridge over the Ohio River was built on the riverbank and recently floated in by barge before being lifted into place as part of… Read More