Foss brings in 498 utility trucks to aid Puerto Rico power restoration
JANUARY 29, 2017 — Foss Maritime arrived this week at the Port of Ponce in Puerto Rico with seven barges loaded with 498 electric company utility trucks as part of the on-going
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TOTE Maritime adds to Puerto Rico services
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 — As part of ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico, TOTE Maritime is increasing its service offerings and customer support to meet a growing demand for services.
Campbell Transportation adds to barge and towboat fleet
JULY 6, 2017 — Houston, PA, headquartered Campbell Transportation Company, Inc. (CTC) reports that it has completed the acquisition of certain affreightment contracts along with 155 barges and four towboats from American
Damen to build 19 vessels for Russian Far East project cargoes
JUNE 21, 2017 — Damen Shipyards Group has won an order to build 19 specially customized shallow draft vessels for German heavy lift specialist Combi Lift. The vessels will be used to
Blue Water Shipping wins new Kazakhstan contract
MAY 12, 2017 — Esbjerg, Denmark headquartered Blue Water Shipping is leading a consortium that includes Manchester Shipping which has been awarded a new contract in support for the international transport of
AWO approves LR to carry out RCP audits
MAY 10, 2017 — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has approved classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) as a third-party organization authorized to conduct audits of member operations as part of the AWO
The Shearer Group, Inc. adds to its team
MAY 2, 2017 – Kyle Curtis has joined The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI), Houston. Mr. Curtis has joined the naval architecture, marine engineering & marine surveying firm as a naval architect. Prior
Kirby says first quarter results in line with expectations
APRIL 26, 2017 — Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 of $27.5 million, or $0.51 per share, compared with $38.1 million, or
Why waterways are the most efficient way to move cargo
MARCH 30, 2017 — Not only are barges the most fuel efficient of all major modes of freight transportation, but that efficiency is improving. An update to a long-running study shows that
Lake Assault to build 43 boats for San Antonio River Walk
FEBRUARY 1, 2017 — Superior, WI, based Lake Assault Boats is to build a fleet of 43 river barge boats for the City of San Antonio, TX. The contract value is $6.5