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12 Feb

New TVIB award honors industry icon Mike Rushing

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(CHANNELVIEW, Texas) — In the spring of 2023, the maritime industry said goodbye to a river industry icon with the passing of Mike Rushing. While the fingerprints of his passion and commitment can be seen throughout the river system, what many may not know is how Rushing lived a life of quietly serving others without seeking recognition. Rushing served far…

08 Feb

NTSB: Tow pilot forgot passing arrangement before collision

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(WASHINGTON) — A towing vessel pilot incorrectly recalling the agreed-upon passing arrangement led to tows colliding last year on the Mississippi River, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, when two vessels are meeting or crossing, each vessel shall signal its maneuvering intentions by using the vessel’s whistle or VHF radio. About 20…

30 Jan

NOLA Terminal hires manager for flagship facility

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal has hired Plaquemines Parish resident Anthony Barrois to serve as terminal manager for its flagship operations facility on the Mississippi River. Located in Plaquemines Parish, NOLA Terminal’s state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for large vessels and accommodating mixed-use terminal and storage operations for a variety of…

16 Jan

APM Terminals, Plaquemines Port plan new container facility

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(BELLE CHASSE, La.) — The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has announced the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals (APMT) to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the west bank of Plaquemines Parish. APMT is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global leader in logistics…

21 Dec

ACBL names new senior VP of logistics and network operations

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(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has appointed Steve Schappell as senior vice president of logistics and network operations. Schappell has served in the role on an interim basis since September. ACBL selected Schappell over several highly qualified external candidates due to his wealth of experience, leadership capabilities and commitment to the company's vision, mission and core values.…

20 Dec

Port NOLA gets $73 million federal grant for new terminal

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(NEW ORLEANS) — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will receive $73.77 million from the federal government to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project, which will provide an efficient gateway for the movement of cargo on the Mississippi River and the inland waterways of the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation has alerted Congress that…

18 Dec

NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal’s board of directors has named Brian Miles chief executive officer and Allen Newman vice president of commercial operations. NOLA Terminal, the newest state-of-the-art facility along the Mississippi River, will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for much larger vessels, up to and including Cape-sized vessels. In the river and logistics…

14 Nov

Port NOLA to host ‘Who Works the Rivers’ for local students

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(NEW ORLEANS) — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and RiverWorks Discovery will host two “Who Works the Rivers” events Wednesday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 17 to introduce high school juniors and seniors to the importance of waterborne transportation and the diversity of career paths available on the river. Hundreds of high school students from Jefferson and Orleans…

09 Nov

NOAA: Mississippi River hit record-low levels in October

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(WASHINGTON) — A relatively warm October and expanding drought conditions across the Lower Mississippi Valley helped drop water levels to historic lows along parts of the Mississippi River last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The U.S. also confirmed another billion-dollar disaster in October, bringing the total to a record 25 disasters in the first 10…

30 Oct

SEACOR sells inland river division to Ingram Barge

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(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — SEACOR Holdings announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement to sell Inland River Transport Holdings (SCF) to Ingram Barge Co., a division of Ingram Marine Group. “I am extremely pleased to enter this transaction with Ingram, one of the most respected river transportation providers,” said Eric Fabrikant, chief executive officer of SEACOR. “As an organization, Ingram…