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  • TTB 2026: Winning freight starts with shippers

    TTB 2026: Winning freight starts with shippers At Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference, taking place March 10–11 in Mobile, Ala., attendees will gain practical insights into one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: winning cargo. The presentation “Winning Freight: Convincing Shippers to Make the Modal Shift” will be delivered by Dr.…

  • Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program

    Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The program focuses on keeping the builds uniform and dependable, givingcrews equipment they…

  • Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program

    Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M/V Oxford. The towboat is the third vessel inin an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from Laborde Products. The program focuses on keeping the builds uniform and dependable, givingcrews equipment they…

  • Hines Furlong Line closes acquisition of Campbell Transportation’s River Division

    Hines Furlong Line closes acquisition of Campbell Transportation’s River Division Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line, Inc. (HFL) reports that it has closed its acquisition of the River Division of Houston, Texas-based Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., first announced Dec. 3, 2025. Hines Furlong to acquire Campbell Transportation’s River Division “As supply chains grow more complex and…

  • Kirby Corporation reports a record year

    Kirby Corporation reports a record year Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) yesterday reported earnings for the fourth quarter, ended December 31, 2025, of $91.8 million, compared with net earnings of $42.8 million for the 2024 fourth quarter. Excluding one-time charges and credits, 2024 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to Kirby were $74.9 million or $1.29…

  • Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director

    Plaquemines Port announces resignation of executive director The Louisiana Gateway Port in Plaquemines Parish, La., announced the resignation of Executive Director Charles D. Tillotson, effective immediately. Tillotson, who has led the port through a period of historic infrastructure growth, will step down to pursue new opportunities. During his tenure, Tillotson was instrumental in advancing the…

  • Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service

    Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service. The twin-screw vessel is powered by two Mitsubishi S12R marine engines supplied by Laborde Products and was christened January 14 at…

  • VIDEO: Giant hopper dredge Frederick Paup delivered

    VIDEO: Giant hopper dredge Frederick Paup delivered Seatrium reports that it has successfully delivered the dredge Frederick Paup to Manson Construction Co. Built at Seatrium’s Brownsville, Texas, yard, the Jones Act-compliant vessel is the largest self-propelled hopper dredge in U.S. history. The Frederick Paup sets a new benchmark for the U.S. dredging industry with its…

  • WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects

    WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects The Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has released a study by HDR Inc. entitled “Recommendations for Improving the Delivery of Inland Waterway Capital Projects.” With an accompanyng infographic it examines why costs for U.S. inland waterways capital projects (locks and dams) escalate, timelines…

  • We Work the Waterways builds momentum in 2025

    We Work the Waterways builds momentum in 2025 The nonprofit organization We Work the Waterways closed out 2025 with significant organizational growth, expanded outreach, and increased engagement with students and jobseekers interested in maritime careers, positioning the group for broader impact in 2026. The year marked a major transition for the organization as it became…

  • 2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon sets new attendance record

    2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon sets new attendance record The Seamens Church Institute’s 2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon, one of the inland maritime industry’s most prominent annual gatherings, was held in Paducah, Ky., on December 11. This year’s luncheon welcomed 634 attendees, setting a new River Bell record, as the community came together to celebrate…

  • Indiana River & Rail expands steel barge capacity at Jeffersonville

    Indiana River & Rail expands steel barge capacity at Jeffersonville Indiana River & Rail Terminals (IRRT) recently expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville by 40%. The Ohio River terminal operator raised its storage capacity to 350,000 square feet by leasing its fourth building within the port.   IRRT, a joint venture between…

  • Hines Furlong to acquire Campbell Transportation’s River Division

    Hines Furlong to acquire Campbell Transportation’s River Division Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line Inc. (HFL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the River Division of Houston, Pa.-based Campbell Transportation Company. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. “The…

  • Corps lowers Dardanelle pool to repair damaged lock gate

    Corps lowers Dardanelle pool to repair damaged lock gate The Little Rock (Ark.) Engineer District has begun lowering the Dardanelle pool on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) to elevation 336 feet to support repairs to a damaged miter gate at Dardanelle Lock and Dam. The drawdown began November 26 and will take about…

  • Parker Towing christens M/V Tony Lowros towboat

    Parker Towing christens M/V Tony Lowros towboat Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., christened the M/V Tony Lowros towboat on November 13, honoring the longtime employee whose five-decade career in transportation has spanned Alaska’s remote airports, Kentucky freight terminals, and the inland waterways of the Southeast. Built in 2007 by Eymard Marine in Harvey, La., the…

  • Maritime Partners repowers M/V John Austin

    Maritime Partners repowers M/V John Austin Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners has repowered the twin-screw pushboat M/V John Austin, replacing its Cummins QSK38 (1300 hp @ 1800 rpm) with a Mitsubishi S12R-Y3 engine rated at 1260 hp @ 1600 rpm. After 28,000 hours on the previous platform, the decision to repower was driven by the…

  • Tanco expands liquid barge terminal at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville

    Tanco expands liquid barge terminal at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville To meet rising demand for blended fertilizers in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, Tanco Terminals is expanding its liquid barge facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville on the Ohio River. The $750,000 expansion includes the construction of two 45,000-gallon tanks designed to support Premier Ag, a Seymour,…

  • Parker Towing christens two towboats honoring family namesakes

    Parker Towing christens two towboats honoring family namesakes Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., christened two new towboats, the M/V Olive Parker and M/V Callaway Parker, on October 14, further expanding its modern fleet serving inland waterways across the Southeast. The M/V Olive Parker was built in 2021 by C&C Marine in Belle Chasse, La. The…

  • SENNEBOGEN Material Handlers: A Game Changer on the Waterfront

    SENNEBOGEN Material Handlers: A Game Changer on the Waterfront Sponsored Content: When it comes to seaway and waterway operations, stability, visibility, and environmental efficiency are top priorities. SENNEBOGEN’s purpose-built material handlers are proving to be the go-to solution for facilities across the U.S., offering unmatched performance and reliability. These machines feature a balanced stance and central swing…

  • IRPT and European Federation of Inland Ports sign MOU

    IRPT and European Federation of Inland Ports sign MOU Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) announced October 14 a transatlantic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on modernizing infrastructure, expanding commercial opportunities, and accelerating knowledge-sharing across the inland waterway freight network. The collaboration underscores…

  • Op-Ed: Government shutdown—The cost of congressional inaction

    Op-Ed: Government shutdown—The cost of congressional inaction By Tracy Zea, President & CEO, Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) Niels Bohr, the Danish theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922, said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” While he may have been referring to physics, this could not be more pertinent…

  • Maritime Partners acquires tank barge builder West Gulf Marine

    Maritime Partners acquires tank barge builder West Gulf Marine Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC, the largest lessor of marine equipment in the United States, has reportedly added West Gulf Marine, a shipyard focused on tank barge construction, to its portfolio. Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered investment bank and financial advisory firm Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)…

  • IRPT names Lucy Fletcher president, marks leadership transition

    IRPT names Lucy Fletcher president, marks leadership transition The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) has elected Lucy Fletcher of AGRIServices of Brunswick in Missouri as its new president, marking a leadership transition the group says reflects its theme of “Navigating What’s Next.” Fletcher succeeds Robert Maxwell of the Port of Rosedale (Miss.), who…

  • USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders

    USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to move forward with the acquisition of the new waterways commerce cutter (WCC) class that will replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and has ordered production of the first river buoy tender (WLR) and long lead time material and…

  • Delgado Maritime Center unveils upgrades, new programs

    Delgado Maritime Center unveils upgrades, new programs Delgado Community College’s Maritime and Industrial Training Center in New Orleans has completed a major renovation of its Deckhand Training Center and announced new programs and facility upgrades that further its mission of preparing mariners for careers on the water. The renovated building features a full teaching kitchen,…

  • T. Parker Host expands with Impala Burnside acquisition

    T. Parker Host expands with Impala Burnside acquisition T. Parker Host (Host), a provider of ship agency and terminal services across the United States, today announced the acquisition of Impala Terminals Burnside (Impala Burnside), a bulk facility located in Burnside, La., at Mile Marker 169 on the East Bank of the Lower Mississippi River. Effective…

  • Senator Todd Young tours Indiana’s Corn Island Shipyard

    Senator Todd Young tours Indiana’s Corn Island Shipyard On Monday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) toured Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County, Indiana, to learn more about its operations, workforce, and manufacturing of custom barges. Toured Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County to learn more about its operations, Hoosier workforce, and manufacturing of custom barges.…

  • Parker Towing promotes Zebulon Duco-Moore

    Parker Towing promotes Zebulon Duco-Moore Tuscaloosa, Ala.based Parker Towing Company Inc. reports that it has promoted Zebulon “Zeb” Duco-Moore to vice president of operations and senior port captain. In this new role, Duco-Moore will be responsible for all river operations, including vessel operations and crews, maintenance, and navigation. Duco-Moore began his career with Parker Towing…

  • Massive wall beams moved to Chickamauga Lock

    Massive wall beams moved to Chickamauga Lock After more than a decade in storage, 120-foot-long concrete wall beams—each weighing more than 463 tons—are finally on the move. On Friday, August 29, the Nashville Engineer District began transporting the first of 12 upstream approach wall beams by barge from Watts Bar Dam to the Chickamauga Lock…

  • Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Solutions

    Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Solutions Transportation service and logistics specialist Watco Logistics, Springdale, Ark., recently announced the acquisition of Colossal Transport Solutions, a provider of complex logistics for over-dimensional and heavy-haul cargo. This strategic transaction enhances Watco Logistics’ multimodal project cargo capabilities and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and turnkey logistics…

  • Old Hickory Lock closure scheduled for this week

    Old Hickory Lock closure scheduled for this week The Nashville Engineer District recently announced that Old Hickory Lock at Cumberland River Mile 216.2, approximately 11.5 miles northeast of Nashville, will be closed to all navigation traffic, including recreational vessels, from Wednesday, August 27, through Thursday, August 28, for scheduled maintenance and repairs. Following a detailed…

  • Hines Furlong Line takes delivery of M/V Sun Valley towboat

    Hines Furlong Line takes delivery of M/V Sun Valley towboat Hines Furlong Line, Paducah, Ky., has expanded its inland river fleet with the recent delivery of the M/V Sun Valley, a 76-foot, 9-inch vessel built with a focus on durability, comfort, and efficiency. The new towboat was built at Eymard Marine Construction & Repair Inc.…

  • The M/V Gage Golding joins Golding Barge Line

    The M/V Gage Golding joins Golding Barge Line The newly built M/V Gage Golding, a 94-foot retractable, twin-screw towboat delivering 2,800 horsepower, has been completed by Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala., to a Sterling Marine design. The towboat joins the Golding Barge Line fleet. The vessel, measuring 94 feet in length with a…

  • USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class”

    USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class” The U.S. Coast Guard is to designate its new fleet of Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCCs) as the “Chief Petty Officer Class.” Each cutter will be named in honor of a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, recognizing the profound impact and legacy of these leaders within…

  • MRC low-water inspection trip to mark Corps’ 250th anniversary

    MRC low-water inspection trip to mark Corps’ 250th anniversary The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will conduct its annual Low Water Inspection Trip, August 15–22, 2025, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe its 250th anniversary year, commemorating a legacy of service to the nation. As part of the commission’s commitment to transparency and engagement,…

  • NTSB reports on $3.28M barge tow strike on bridge components

    NTSB reports on $3.28M barge tow strike on bridge components Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an experienced tow pilot deviated from the sailing line on the Mississippi River and struck components of the Fort Madison Bridge near Fort Madison, Iowa, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The 1982-built, 158-foot towboat Joe B.…

  • Superior Ag breaks ground on Ohio River fertilizer terminal

    Superior Ag breaks ground on Ohio River fertilizer terminal Superior Ag, an Indiana-based farmer-owned cooperative, officially broke ground today on its state-of-the-art fertilizer terminal at the former Summit River Terminal site near Rockport. The new 32,000‑ton dry fertilizer distribution facility represents a multimillion‑dollar investment in Spencer County aimed at better serving farmers in southwestern Indiana,…

  • Morrow takes command of Memphis Engineer District

    Morrow takes command of Memphis Engineer District With Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples presiding, incoming commander, Col. John L. Morrow, assumed command of the Corps’ Memphis Engineer District, from outgoing commander, Col. Brian D. Sawser, during a change of command ceremony at the Crosstown Concourse Theater in Memphis, Tenn., July…

  • Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges

    Cell phone use and fatigue: $810K tow strike on moored barges The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on an April 17, 2024, incident involving the 170-foot American Commercial Barge Line towboat William B Klunk. As in many other reports involving all types of vessel, cell phone use was implicated as a cause.…

  • Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn

    Delta Launch orders two high-speed launches from Gladding-Hearn Delta Launch Services, a launch company operating on the Mississippi River, has ordered two of a new class of pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The Venice Class launches follow a long history of six larger pilot boats built for the Delta Launch Services by the…

  • $5.7M investment to boost Kentucky’s riverports

    $5.7M investment to boost Kentucky’s riverports Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced another $5.7 million Team Kentucky investment in 15 public riverport projects to enhance industry and support future expansion of the state’s waterways economy. “This investment is about more than replacing outdated equipment, paving roads and upgradingports,” said Beshear. “It’s about driving industry growth, creating…

  • Canal Barge to be acquired by Marquette Transportation’s owner

    Canal Barge to be acquired by Marquette Transportation’s owner Hanover, Md.-headquartered Redwood Holdings, a family-owned holding company that provides a permanent home for founder, family and management-owned businesses, has agreed to acquire New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company. This is Redwood’s second investment in the U.S. Jones Act market following its acquisition of Marquette Transportation Company…

  • Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal

    Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal Ports of Indiana announced today that it has selected Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. Considered one of the world’s “big four” global agri-commodities companies, Louis Dreyfus reported net sales…

  • New Serodino-built workboat features Mitsubishi S6R engines

    New Serodino-built workboat features Mitsubishi S6R engines Jack Tanner Towing Company, Havana, Ill., has added the newly constructed 1,368 hp. Super Tiger workboat, M/V Miss Hazel, to its fleet. Built by Serodino Inc. in Chattanooga, Tenn., the vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi S6R engines, each delivering 684 hp. at 1800 RPM. The Miss Hazel…

  • Crescent Towing and Blakeley Boatworks to start build of new Z-drive tugboat 

    Crescent Towing and Blakeley Boatworks to start build of new Z-drive tugboat  Continuing a long-running partnership, two Cooper Group companies —Crescent Towing and Blakeley BoatWorks —plan to begin construction of Hull 115, a new 6,000 HP tier 4 Z-drive tugboat. To be built at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala.,it will be added to Crescent Towing’s…

  • New Silverback OX truckable tug will have Schottel RudderPropellers

    New Silverback OX truckable tug will have Schottel RudderPropellers Schottel is to equip a new OX truckable tug from Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum workboat builder Silverback Marine with two type SRP 100 Schottel RudderPropellers. Designed in collaboration with Seattle headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group, the OX truckable tug will have a bollard pull of almost seven…

  • Educators and global delegates get a riverboat tour of the Ag Coast of America

    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 a the stretch being able to handle more than…

  • Maritime Partners takes delivery of Mitsubishi-powered towboat M/V Joan Pluck

    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, La., the new vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2-Y3MPTAW engines,…

  • Conrad Shipyard wins $8.4M USACE deck barge contract

    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 Pentagon announcement of the deck barge contract, work will be performed in Memphis, Tennessee. Estimated…

  • Port of Brownsville anchors billions in private investment

    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 the port’s history. The milestone was shared during the 2025 State of the Port Address…

  • Ingram plans to invest $50M in the St. Louis region

    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 the expansion of the Municipal River Terminal (MRT) on the riverfront just north…

  • Pilot left helm: Towboat damage totaled $2M

    Pilot left helm: Towboat damage totaled $2M When the pilot left the helm of a towboat unattended for 5 minutes, the consequences were costly, according to a just-releases National Transportation Safety Board report The incident involved the 138-foot long, 1962-built towboat City of Louisville, owned by Ceres Tank Barge LLC and operated by Reliant Maritime…

  • NTSB reports on expensive American Mariner strike on navigational aid

    NTSB reports on expensive American Mariner strike on navigational aid A steering system failure led to the 730-foot bulk carrier American Mariner contacting a navigational aid in the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, causing $1.25 million in damage to the light. Damage to the vessel was approximately $800,750. The National Transportation Safety…

  • Ingram Marine christens two towboats

    Ingram Marine christens two towboats On May 6, Ingram Marine Group, Nashville, Tenn., held a special christening ceremony in Paducah, Ky., for the M/V Len O’Connor and M/V Jerry W. Long. The M/V Len O’Connor is named after Ingram’s director of fleet operations. O’Connor began his career in the river industry in 1985 as a laborer, welder and crane operator,…

  • Corps preps for construction of new lock chamber at L&D 25

    Corps preps for construction of new lock chamber at L&D 25 The St. Louis Engineer District’s Rivers Project Office will close the Winfield (Mo.) Recreation Area to allow for contractor equipment and material staging associated with two active construction projects at Lock and Dam 25, including construction of a new 1,200-foot lock chamber. The two…

  • USCG responds to vessel collision, sunken barge near New Orleans

    USCG responds to vessel collision, sunken barge near New Orleans The Coast Guard responded to a vessel collision that resulted in a barge breakaway and one sunken barge on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans, La., April 27. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday that…

  • NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire

    NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire A catastrophic engine failure led to a fire aboard the towboat Johnny M last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Jan. 30, 2024, when the 2019-built, 88-foot Johnny M, owned and operated by Terral River Service, was pushing four barges…

  • NTSB: Outdraft currents contributed to $1.3 million Ohio River barge strike

    NTSB: Outdraft currents contributed to $1.3 million Ohio River barge strike A barge tow struck a vane dike on the Ohio River last year because the pilot did not effectively compensate for the outdraft current while navigating out of the McAlpine Locks in Louisville, Kentucky, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. The incident occurred…

  • New Bronx Blue Highway project unveiled

    New Bronx Blue Highway project unveiled Set to start operating this year, a Blue Highway project in the Bronx, N.Y., will initially remove 1,000 truck trips a month off highways and onto the water. Details of the plan were announced by New York City Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrion Jr., the New York City Economic Development…

  • Chickamauga Lock approach wall receives second nose pier delivery

    Chickamauga Lock approach wall receives second nose pier delivery Progress continues at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project near Chattanooga, Tenn., as the Nashville Engineer District marks a major milestone in the upstream approach walls contract. Yesterday, the district announced that crews successfully delivered the second nose pier—a towering concrete structure essential to guiding vessels safely…

  • We Work the Waterways relaunches as standalone nonprofit

    We Work the Waterways relaunches as standalone nonprofit Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT) and We Work the Waterways (WWW) announced a major milestone last week in their shared mission to grow and support the future maritime workforce.  Although We Work the Waterways was officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with IRPT…

  • Ergon Marine expands fleet with new crew boat

    Ergon Marine expands fleet with new crew boat Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc., Vicksburg, Miss., has taken delivery of a new crew boat, the M/V Big Valley 325. This addition expands its total number of crew boats to three and increases its capacity to serve marine operators navigating the Mississippi River. The 47- by 12.5-foot vessel,…

  • Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor

    Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor Ports of Indiana and terminal operator Metro Ports have signed a five-year extension of their bulk terminal operating agreement at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The agreement reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to growing bulk cargo operations and providing industry-leading customer service at Indiana’s…

  • Ingram Marine Group christens M/V David North

    Ingram Marine Group christens M/V David North Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony April 8 for the M/V David North. The new vessel was built as part of a series of ten four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter M-compliant towboats,designed by Ingram Marine Group, Main Iron Works and Ashraf Degedy, PE. M/V David…

  • Cathy Hammond receives 2025 Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award

    Cathy Hammond receives 2025 Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award The Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award selection committee has selected Cathy Hammond, CEO and owner of Hebron, Ky.-based Inland Marine Service, as its second annual recipient of the award. The award, named in honor of the late Mike Rushing, founder of Rushing Marine Service and a…

  • Mid-America Port Commission announces new commissioners

    Mid-America Port Commission announces new commissioners Karen Voss and Brian Munzlinger will be seated as Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) commissioners at its April 14 meeting at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Voss was elected to serve as a MAPC commissioner by the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District (MAIAPD) board at their March 4 meeting. She…

  • OpenTug secures $2.2M investment to amp up barge shipping

    OpenTug secures $2.2M investment to amp up barge shipping Yesterday, OpenTug, a maritime logistics software platform, announced a $2.2 million strategic investment led by TMV, an early-stage venture firm investing in the world’s leading entrepreneurs reshaping legacy industries through tech-enabled innovation. This latest funding brings OpenTug’s total raised to $5.3 million, building on the $3.1 million…

  • TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence

    TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence Last week, Marine Log’s TTB 2025 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference in Mobile, Ala., attracted nearly 250 vessel owners, operators, C-suite executives, suppliers, and shipyards. The event, which took place on March 25-26, served as a vital gathering for professionals in the maritime industry to exchange ideas and explore new…

  • WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager

    WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has welcomed a new member to its team. She is Miranda Lang, who will serve as operations manager. She will work in concert with Amber McClay, WCI’s office manager/events coordinator, who will depart the organization in May for a cross-country move. Lang previously…

  • NTSB determines cause of $4.5M terminal crane damage

    NTSB determines cause of $4.5M terminal crane damage The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on a January 4, 2024, incident in which a crane on a crane barge contacted a ship to shore terminal crane, which suffered over $4.5 million in damage. The accident occurred at about 1620 local time when the…

  • Tidewater Transportation goes to Gunderson for four new refined products barges

    Tidewater Transportation goes to Gunderson for four new refined products barges Vancouver, Wash.-based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and termina network on the Columbia-Snake River system, reports that it has finalized a contract with Portland, Oregon-based Gunderson Marine & Iron, for the construction of four new liquid refined product barges. It says…

  • Ingram towboat marks unofficial start to 2025 navigation season

    Ingram towboat marks unofficial start to 2025 navigation season The St. Paul Engineer District announced March 20 that the first tow of the 2025 navigation season arrived in St. Paul, Minn. The M/V Neil N. Diehl, an Ingram Barge towboat, locked through Lock and Dam 2, in Hastings, Minn., March 19, with nine barges. Reaching…

  • Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season

    Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season. The shipping industry requested an early…

  • Brennan Marine acquires Matteson Marine Service assets

    Brennan Marine acquires Matteson Marine Service assets La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan associate Brennan Marine, Inc. (BMI),has expanded its presence on the Upper Mississippi River with the acquisition of Matteson Marine Service Inc. assets. This strategic acquisition strengthens BMI’s capabilities along a key stretch of the waterway. Matteson Marine has been a trusted name in…

  • Rising water at Carrollton Gage prompts inspections

    Rising water at Carrollton Gage prompts inspections The Mississippi River at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans, La., has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, to activate Phase I flood fight procedures.  Closely coordinating efforts with the local levee authorities, the New Orleans District will begin patrolling…

  • PNWA pushes back against DOGE cuts to critical USACE employees

    PNWA pushes back against DOGE cuts to critical USACE employees The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) has written the Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State congressional delegations expressing its “strong opposition to federal employee cuts being implemented by the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE). Specifically, the intention to fire thousands of U.S. Army Corps of…

  • Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO

    Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s chief operating officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international…

  • OpenTug prioritizes its BargeOS suit

    OpenTug prioritizes its BargeOS suit OpenTug, the marine logistics platform set up to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, has announced a strategic shift in its business priorities from its original marketplace model to the continued expansion and advancement of BargeOS, a comprehensive cloud-based platform for barge and voyage management. It says that the…

  • Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel

    Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel Earlier this month, Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, announced the launch and rebranding of its Raptor 2 vessel as the Lydia E. The compact and versatile push vessel is currently at Wyman & Simpson…

  • VIDEO: Cooper Consolidated adds America’s two largest E-Cranes to its fleet

    VIDEO: Cooper Consolidated adds America’s two largest E-Cranes to its fleet New Orleans, La.-based Cooper Group member Cooper Consolidated LLC reports that it is expanding its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by E-Crane. The company says that the cranes, named Pelican and Creole King,…

  • Op-Ed: Clean Ports Program grants for extreme weather

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