The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) held its 2026 Low Water Inspection Trip last week, hosting listening sessions in four cities. It was the second of the MRC’s two annual… Read More
The Waterways Journal
Despite the midsummer heat, there was a festive atmosphere August 8 at ARTCo’s St. Louis riverfront facility at First Street in south St. Louis as the company christened the… Read More
In recent columns, we have looked at radical new designs for barges and then a towboat. This column will again detail a vessel that was designed with the idea… Read More
President Donald Trump released a presidential memorandum on August 13 meant to boost shipbuilding. Its main focus is to address what everyone acknowledges are long-standing issues with naval procurement… Read More
For years, the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Ministry on the River has maintained a 24-hour toll-free number that mariners and maritime companies can use to reach a chaplain in times… Read More
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined on August 19 by Maritime Administrator Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and leaders from Texas’ Port of… Read More
The Ports of Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) announced August 13 that the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site has earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites… Read More
On August 17, C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., delivered a new idler barge to Orion Marine Construction Inc. The 160-foot barge was designed by The Shearer Group… Read More
J.F. Brennan Company announced that it has acquired the marine operations of Budrovich Contracting Company Inc., establishing a permanent presence in St. Louis, Mo., and building on its longstanding… Read More
The Corps of Engineers announced August 17 that it has granted the long-awaited federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation’s… Read More
