“Life’s like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.” The 30-plus-year staying power of that line from Forrest Gump is pretty amazing, and as we… Read More
waterways
We write often about America’s unparalleled system of rivers and inland waterways and how they connect farmers, exporters and manufacturers with markets overseas. When they are operating smoothly, even though… Read More
A recent Wall Street Journal editorial was titled, “What the U.S. Can Learn From China’s Infatuation with Infrastructure.” China’s stupendous feats of rapidly building out its infrastructure have spurred admiration… Read More
“For the first time in 20 years, our infrastructure is out of the D range.” So proclaimed the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which released its 2021 Report Card… Read More
The members of The American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders earlier this month during the association’s annual Spring Convention held in Washington, D.C. Scott Merritt, former chief operating officer… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Citing reports speculating on President Donald Trump’s support for the U.S. maritime industry, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released a statement in which AMP Chairman Matt Woodruff expressed confidence Trump… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, which targets federal investments in inland waterways, ports and other infrastructure projects. In a sign of just… Read More
