Inland pushboat S&P market continues to have a tough ride

Coupeveille, Wash., based shipbroker Marcon International had 57 U.S.-flag pushboats listed for sale as of May, but reports no sales thus far this year – reflecting an S&P market that, it says,

AMH offsets container-on-barge service carbon emissions

SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) subsidiary SCF Marine reports that its container-on-barge service, operated by SEACOR AMH, is participating in a 12-month accredited U.S.-based carbon offset program starting June 2020. “Through this

America’s Central Port says how it will invest $1.26 million Marine Highway grant

America’s Central Port, located on the Mississippi River, just south of St. Louis at Granite City, Ill., has released some details on how it will invest the $1.26 million awarded it for

The Shearer Group adds to its team

The Shearer Group, Inc., Houston, reports that Daniel Toerner has joined the firm as a naval architect. Toerner recently graduated from Texas A&M University, College Station, with a Bachelor of Science in

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

USACE Vicksburg District opens gates of Steele Bayou Control Structure

The gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure, located approximately ten miles north of Vicksburg, Miss., were opened by the Vicksburg Engineer District on June 13. They had been been closed since

Rose Point to launch new ECS Fleet subscription software

Rose Point Navigation Systems, Redmond, Wash., is to launch its Rose Point ECS Fleet Services feature on July 1. The solution has been beta testing since January of 2020 and is currently

USACE: Memphis revetment season in full swing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that the Memphis District Revetment season officially began this year on June 11, with District Commander Col. Zachary Miller hosting a kickoff meeting at the

MARAD announces PIDP

MARAD awards $9.5 million in America’s Marine Highway grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $9.5 million in America’s Marine Highway Program grants to eight projects. The funding supports the enhancement of navigable waterways and expands existing

VIDEO: AWO highlights industry’s response to COVID-19

AWO has released a video highlighting the role played by the tugboat, towboat and barge industry in helping America navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping essential goods and cargoes moving. “The men

Seaway ports see cargo volumes set for rebound

While St. Lawrence Seaway cargo volumes decreased during the past two months due to economic shifts related to COVID-19, the Chamber of Marine Commerce reports industry leaders as saying that the Seaway

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