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04 Mar

Port NOLA container-on-barge service sets new record

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(NEW ORLEANS) — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) marked 20,500 container moves by barge during 2023, the highest since starting the service in 2016 with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Ingram Marine Group. The partnership represents the largest container-on-barge network in the U.S. with connectivity to the nation’s heartland. Container-on-barge service moves containers by water rather…

01 Mar

AWO urges Gov. Newsom to delay enforcing CARB rule

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(ARLINGTON, Va.) — In a Feb. 22 letter, Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), asked California Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay deadlines or enforcement of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) commercial harbor craft rule due to safety issues and lack of the EPA-required authorization. Carpenter pointed out that technical experts have not approved diesel…

19 Feb

AWO, WCI take industry concerns to Capitol Hill

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(WASHINGTON) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) teamed up with the Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) on Capitol Hill last week to support the 2024 WCI Fly-In. AWO President and CEO Jennifer Carpenter and Vice President of Legislative Affairs Craig Montesano led teams that met with House and Senate staff to advance industry requests for the Water Resources Development Act and…

12 Feb

NWF assesses impact of inland waterways in 17 states

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(WASHINGTON) — The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has released updated waterways profiles for the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The new state inland waterways profiles and a methodology document detailing how the data was calculated for the profiles is available here. NWF worked with…

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…

08 Feb

Robert Allan Ltd. accepting scholarship applications

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(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship award is open for applications until June 30. The scholarship was created in 1982 by a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan with additional support from his friends and colleagues. Robert Allan Ltd. is now also actively supporting the scholarship through additional contributions and the fund is administered by a…

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…

26 Jan

Strong enough: Coast Guardsman frees trapped tug duo

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By U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki The sun wasn’t yet up on March 31 at 5:15 a.m., but Chad Rollins was. He had been awake since 4 a.m. lifting weights in the otherwise empty gym at Coast Guard Station Sabine, a spacious complex nestled on the swampy edge of Sabine Pass, Texas. After working and sleeping…

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…

08 Jan

Carpenter new president of American Maritime Partnership

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(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Jennifer Carpenter takes the helm as president, and, in doing so, becomes the first woman to lead the organization. She is joined by Vice President Sara Fuentes and James Weakley, who will serve the dual role…