Port of Little Rock: “May was a hard month”

The Port of Little Rock, Ark, reports that May was a hard month due to the weather. Barge traffic at the port came to a halt on May 2 due to the

USACE awards $17 million contract for Mississippi lock improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded Kraemer North America, LLC, Burnsville, Minn., a $17 million contract to carry-out tow rail rehabilitation projects at six Mississippi River locks

CC Industries acquire Southern Towing Company

Chicago headquartered CC Industries, Inc. has acquired Southern Towing Company (“STC”) from Trive Capital and McCombs Partners. Founded in 1958, STC is one of the largest operators of towboats and barges along

Pushing Hope charity tournament set for August

This year’s annual Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament is set for August 15, 16 and 17 in St. Louis. The tournament is held in support of the Mary Crowley Cancer

Houston Ship Channel closed after tanker collides with barges

The Houston Ship Channel remained closed this morning between between Bayport and Redfish Island, halting 29 inbound and 17 outbound ships. The closure follows a collision around 3.30 p.m. yesterday between the

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Kirby first quarter hit by record delay days

America’s largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported first quarter net earnings of $44.3 million, or $0.74 per share, compared with earnings of $32.5 million, or $0.54 per share,

New container-on-barge service under development

The Ports of Indiana has received recognition from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao for its leadership role in the development and advancement of the Marine Highway M-35/M-70 Container-on-Barge Service on

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AWO officials testify on state of U.S. maritime industry

The American Waterways Operators testified yesterday before two congressional committees on the state of the American maritime industry. Tom Allegretti, President & CEO, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

OSG exercises option to build second ATB barge at Gunderson

JANUARY 22, 2019 — Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that it has exercised an option to construct a second 204,000 barrel Oil and Chemical ATB barge at Gunderson Marine LLC’s

Bouchard B. No. 295 completes major overhaul

JANUARY 4, 2018 — Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., Melville, NY, reports that Bouchard Barge No. 295 (B. No. 295) has completed a major shipyard overhaul at Gulf Marine Repair, Tampa, FL. Approximately

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