American Encore riverboat passes sea trials
American Cruise Lines said its new riverboat, American Encore, has completed sea trials and is underway to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel is part of the
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Crosby Enterprises subsidiaries file for Chapter 11
Galliano, La.-based Crosby Enterprises LLC reports that on March 23 it filed Chapter 11 cases for several of its subsidiary/affiliate units: Crosby Tugs LLC., Crosby Dredging LLC and Crosby Marine Transportation LLC,
C&C Marine expands 24 acres, builds automated spool shop
C&C Marine & Repair, Belle Chasse, La., announced a 24-acre expansion of its facility and the development of a state-of-the-art, fully automated spool shop—planned to be the most advanced spool fabrication operation
Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season
The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the
Nicole Kach joins PNWA as government relations specialist
The Vancouver, Wash.-based Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) reports that Nicole Kach has joined it as a government relations specialist. Her background includes work in public policy, legislative research, and strategic communications,
Horizon Air Freight: Time-critical logistics for tug, towboat & barge operations
Sponsored Content: Horizon Air Freight is a specialized logistics provider supporting the marine, inland, and offshore sectors with time-critical freight solutions built for operational complexity. We workclosely with vessel owners, operators, shipyards,
Brian Dooley to lead new Ports of Indiana international trade office
Appropriately for Saint Patrick’s Day, Ports of Indiana chose today to announce that it has opened its first international trade office — in Ireland. The aim is to grow cargo shipments and
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Logistec acquires Logistics Park Dubuque (LPD) marine terminal
Montreal, Quebec-headquartered Logistec has acquired Travero’s Logistics Park Dubuque (LPD) a multi-purpose marine terminal located in East Dubuque, Illinois, on the Upper Mississippi River. LPD is a 100-acre, multimodal, multipurpose terminal specializing
Magnolia Marine Transport adds to its towboat and barge fleet
Vicksburg, Miss.-based Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT) has added three towboats and nine barges to its fleet. Established in 1968, MMT is a member of the Ergon group of companies and operates
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USCG authenticates keels for first three Waterways Commerce Cutters
The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard waterways commerce cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson this past Friday in Bayou La Batre, Ala., where they are