River container vessel project reports progress
Plans for a new all-water container-on-vessel (COV) trade lane between the Port of Plaquemines on the Lower Mississippi and the Midwest continue to move along. A key part of the plan, which
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AWO elects new leadership slate
The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual Membership Meeting. Clark Todd, president & chief operating
How does U.S. waterways competitiveness stack up in world terms?
A new study released today focuses on the current state of the U.S. inland waterways system and compares it to others from around the world. Commissioned by the National Waterways Foundation (NWF).
Water-contaminated fuel saw towboat lose all propulsion
In a Marine Safety Alert released yesterday, the Coast Guard reports that a towing vessel operating in a pushing-ahead configuration experienced a loss of all propulsion while operating on the Mississippi River.
USACE awards contract to dredge Toledo Harbor and Maumee River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District yesterday awarded Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction a $4,565,000 contract to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Toledo Harbor and the Maumee
Dike project deals with Mississippi River problem spot
The Memphis Engineer District reports that a project dealing with a Mississippi River low water spot has been completed. The project area, located in Lake County, Tennessee, was identified as a low
Cargill to build new soybean facility near Carruthersville
In good news for farmers and the inland waterways industry, agribusiness giant Cargill has unveiled plans to build a new soybean processing facility located in Pemiscot County, Mo. near Hayti and Caruthersville.
Rose Point partnership with ioCurrents promises to deliver fuel savings
U.S. inland waterways operators will soon be better able to optimize their fuel consumption using technology based on AI and machine learning. Redmond, Wash., based Rose Point Navigation Systems, a leading provider
Phoenix Lighting strengthens maritime distribution for inland waterways
Milwaukee, Wis., based Phoenix Lighting says that, in response to increasing demand for its marine rated LED lighting products, it has made a series of additions to its U.S. distribution network. The
Corps seeks comments on plan to protect Lock and Dam 4 from barge impacts
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has released a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed end cell project at Lock and Dam 4, near Alma, Wis., and