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TTB 2026: Winning freight starts with shippers

At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference, taking place March 10–11 in Mobile, Ala., attendees will gain practical insights into one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: winning cargo.

IRPT announces partnership with Breakbulk Europe

Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) has formalized a strategic partnership with Breakbulk Europe (BBEU26) to advance collaboration and expand engagement between the U.S. inland river system and the global shipping

HDR study on Inland Navigation Construction

WCI calls for new USACE Inland Navigation Construction Organization

A new white paper released by the Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) outlines the necessity for creating a new integrated and programmatic Inland Navigation Construction Organization (INCO) within the U.S. Army Corps of

Mitsubishi-powered M/V Oxford

Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program

Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The

A panel at Marine Log's upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted "AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today"

TTB 2026: Where AI is delivering results on the river

A panel at Marine Log‘s upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted “AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today” will take a practical, real-world look at

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Great Lakes ports study inland waterways cargo expansion

The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

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Hines Furlong Line closes acquisition of Campbell Transportation’s River Division

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line, Inc. (HFL) reports that it has closed its acquisition of the River Division of Houston, Texas-based Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., first announced Dec. 3, 2025. “As supply

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Kirby Corporation reports a record year

Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) yesterday reported earnings for the fourth quarter, ended December 31, 2025, of $91.8 million, compared with net earnings of $42.8 million for the 2024 fourth quarter. Excluding

The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately.

Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director

The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Tillotson, who has led the port through a period of historic infrastructure growth,

The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service.

Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service

The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service. The twin-screw vessel is powered by two

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