Sanmar Shipyards orders 17 ship sets of Kongsberg thrusters
Kongsberg Maritime is to supply 17 ship sets of its US azimuth thrusters to for a range of international tug projects underway at Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards. The thrusters will cover a range
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Associated Terminals commissions two new Liebherr CBG 500 E cranes
Convent, La.-headquartered Associated Terminals has commissioned two Liebherr CBG 500 E cranes. Customized with advanced hybrid power systems, they will be mounted on newly designed crane barges purpose-built for efficiency, longevity, and
VIDEO: Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume
The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 TEU of containers in May, 5% less than last year. After 10 straight months of year-over-year growth, overall cargo volume slowed due to the impact
Trump revokes MOU that would have seen Snake River dams breached
President Trump yesterday revoked a Biden administration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on restoring fish population the Columbia Snake River system that, among other things, would have led to the breaching of the
Educators and global delegates get a riverboat tour of the Ag Coast of America
The St. Louis Regional Freightway calls the 15-mile stretch of the Mississippi River anchored by St. Louis’s iconic Gateway Arch the Ag Coast of America, with the 16 barge-transfer facilities concentrated in
New logistics company GOAL launches in Louisiana
Seeing surging project cargo demand across the U.S. Gulf region, a new logistics company has launched in Louisiana with a mission to offer U.S.-based, veteran-owned solutions for capital projects across the region.
Maritime Partners takes delivery of Mitsubishi-powered towboat M/V Joan Pluck
In support of its bareboat charter and vessel leasing service, Maritime Partners has added the M/V Joan Pluck to its portfolio of inland towboats. Built by FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey,
Conrad Shipyard wins $8.4M USACE deck barge contract
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, Louisiana, has been awarded an $8,418,100 firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of a steel-hulled deck barge. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. According to the
Port of Brownsville anchors billions in private investment
Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Chairman Esteban Guerra announced a record-breaking year for the Port of Brownsville (Texas), reporting more than 28 million tons of cargo handled in 2024, the highest volume in
Ingram plans to invest $50M in the St. Louis region
Ingram Marine Group, the largest barge operator on the U.S. inland waterways, is set to invest nearly $50 million in the St. Louis region over the next three years. Key projects include