The St. Louis Metro Port system ranks first among U.S. inland port districts for cargo tonnage per river mile, moving 24.8 million tons in 2024.
MarineLink Article: Most Efficient Inland Port System Named
MarineLink Article: “This Is a Different Maritime Revival,” Says MarAd’s Carmel
A converted Caspian Sea firefighting tug is now Canada’s first new large Great Lakes cutter in three decades.
WorkBoat Article: Towboat loses power on the Ohio River
A disabled towboat pushing 15 loaded coal barges drifted toward an Ohio River bridge before a tug brought it under control.
WorkBoat Article: ACBL expands barge fleeting operations in Houston
ACBL has signed a lease with the Port of Houston Authority to develop 28 acres for new barge fleeting operations along the Houston Ship Channel.