August 31, 2018 By Heather Ervin The Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo., (PortKC) announced August 27 that its board of commissioners approved the selection of Nossaman LLP and John Smolen, lead partner on the project, to advise PortKC staff in the formation of a successful Private Public Partnership (P3) to develop Missouri River Terminal…

Agricultural Company to Establish HQ and Two Additional Facilities in Missouri PEMISCOT COUNTY, MO – Palindromes Inc., a U.S.-based, privately held corporation with a diversified project portfolio focused on sustainable and socially responsible access to the world’s most basic needs:  food, water, energy, shelter and clothing, today announced plans to open three new facilities in…

DOT 50-18 August 23, 2018 Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov  U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces New Maritime Administration resources for Paducah, KY New Resources Will Allow Agency to Optimize Support of America’s Inland Waterways WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will establish a new, dedicated Gateway…

Ports of Indiana wins top steel industry honor  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 24, 2018) – The American Metal Market has named Ports of Indiana the Logistics/Transportation Provider of the Year for 2018. The ninth annual Awards for Steel Excellence were recently announced at AMM’s Steel Awards Dinner, held in conjunction with the global Steel Success Strategies…

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District toured the dewatering of the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River.  The dewatering is a monumental task that is normally scheduled every 10 -15 years.  In the 44 years of operation the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam has never been dewatered for a thorough inspection.…

KRPD Board Signs Grant Agreement with IDOT for Master Planning for KRPD #2 The Kaskaskia Regional Port District agreed to a grant award from IDOT to develop a Master Plan for the terminal at KRPD #2.  This plan is needed to address the congestion and cargo movement at the two docks and to incorporate the…