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Drought Crisis: 40% of America’s Cargo is at risk via the Panama Canal
Overview: The Panama Canal serves as a vital link connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and connecting Asian goods to major U.S. East Coast Ports such as Houston, Savannah, Charleston, Miami, New Jersey, and New York. In 2022, the Canal handled over 40% of all U.S. container traffic and processed approximately 14,200 vessels. Instead of…
Read MoreLarge Tow Of Pipe Delivered On Missouri River
A load of pipe believed to be one of the largest tows to move north on the Missouri River in years was recently delivered to Nebraska City, Neb. The load of 12,800 tons of 36-inch line pipe left New Orleans, La., on October 10, said Tony Ice, president of Prairie State Marine Services. Eventually, it…
Read More2023 Port Grants Economics Roundtable Seminar
Purpose of the Meeting Over the past few years, many ports in the region have discussed they are confused about the use of benefit-cost analysis for various grant programs. After seeing several of the NOAA Economic courses and reviewing both the MARAD Port Toolkit, the DOT Benefit-Cost Analysis, various NOFOwebinars, etc., and USACE Planning Materials,…
Read MoreOmniTRAX Deploys Ohio’s First All Electric Emission Reducing Locomotive
CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), an affiliate of the comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider OmniTRAX, has deployed its first all-battery electric locomotive with a ceremony that included dignitaries from Ohio’s Environmental Agency, the Port of Cleveland, AMPS Traction, and NSR customers. The new AMPS Traction G9, the first electric locomotive deployed by…
Read MoreCompany invests $30M in Muskogee plant expansion
A North Carolina company has invested $30 million to expand a plant it operates in Muskogee and plans eventually to hire 30-40 additional workers there. The company, CaptiveAire, manufactures commercial kitchen ventilation systems but has plans to begin manufacturing commercial HVAC equipment as well. Founded nearly a half-century ago, it has six manufacturing facilities across…
Read MorePublic open house for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project
The public is invited to attend an Open House, December 5, at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet to review and discuss the detailed designs and construction strategies for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). This is a complex and innovative ecosystem restoration project being constructed to prevent the movement of aquatic nuisance species from the…
Read MoreIllinois Waterway 2023 Consolidated Maintenance Closures Update
Here is the update on the Illinois Waterway Consolidated Closure: https://www.irpt.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UB101-Illinois-Waterway-2023-Consolidated-Closures-update_19Oct2023.pptx (more…)
Read MoreMark your calendars for Stennis Day in the Bay, November 11, 2023!
Stennis Day in the Bay will run from 12noon – 5pm on the grounds surrounding the Historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main Street. Local restaurants will feature special drinks and menu items and merchants will decorate their stores and offer special space related promotions to welcome visitors during this festive event. Featured events include: Interactive…
Read MorePort of South Louisiana Releases Impressive Q1 Tonnage Report
Did you know? With a total tonnage of 239,257,758 in 2022, the Port of South Louisiana plays a pivotal role in both domestic and international trade networks while consistently outperforming other state’s ports. PortSL’s River Region workers are driving our state and nation’s economy forward. Please see the Q1 Tonnage Report here. (more…)
Read MorePittsburgh District breaks ground on first step in updating aging navigation system on upper Ohio River
PITTSBURGH – A groundbreaking ceremony in the Pittsburgh region set the stage for updating the Ohio River’s oldest navigation system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District welcomed industry, community and political leaders for the ceremony, digging shovels into a pile of dirt at the Montgomery Locks and Dam facility Aug. 11. The event…
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