By Michael Breslin, Director – Safety & Sustainability, American Waterways Operators In less than eight months, the Mississippi River’s water levels have experienced significant fluctuations. In October 2022, the river reached unprecedented
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) reports that it has completed the sale of its Gunderson Marine operations to Oregon Green Manufacturing, LLC (OGM). Gunderson Marine operates within a 58-acre industrial waterfront
Due to high water, the St. Paul Engineer District closed several Mississippi River locks and dams to all commercial and recreational traffic this past weekend and anticipates more closures in the coming
The Memphis Engineer District Bank Grading Unit (BGU) officially welcomed a new, $25.5 million bank grader on April 11 when it docked at its new home port at Ensley Engineer Yard in
In an update to the March 28 barge breakaway at McAlpine Lock and Dam, work crews pumped methanol from a stranded tank barge into a nearby receiver tank barge and completed the
David Cummins, president and CEO of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition—a non-profit, strategic alliance formed to accelerate the transition of waterborne transportation in Canada and the United States toward net-zero greenhouse gas
By Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO, the American Waterways Operators The Northeast faces the prospect of a tough winter ahead as residents and businesses grapple with the low supply and high cost
Braintree, Mass., headquartered barge provider Cashman Equipment Corporation (CEC) has been awarded ISO certification for its systems and processes under ISO 9001:2015. The company’s ISO 9001:2015 certificate (#US017132) was issued by Bureau
A French consortium is planning to put a multi-service power barge into operation in the Port of Rouen that would supply energy and hydrogen to ships during port calls, enabling cold-ironing and
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has been working with Terral River Service to clear a barge from Kentucky Lock’s chamber that sank at approximately 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11.