People Making Waves
William Dietrich becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the Port of Brownsville’s 88-year history
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — August 8, 2024 — At a regular board meeting held August 7, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint William Dietrich as…
Read MoreArkansas Waterway Director, Cassandra Caldwell Highlights over $5.5 Billion Annually Generated from Arkansas Waterway System
ARKANSAS, USA — It’s no secret that Arkansas waterways are a gold mine for the state, especially the Arkansas River from Fort Smith to the Mississippi River. “The sales impacts…
Read MoreShell overcomes personal, business river challenges
The Arkansas River runs in one direction through the Fort Smith metro but has created circles in the life of Five Rivers Distribution President Marty Shell, who manages a port…
Read MoreAaron Khouri Announced as TransPort 360’s New Chief Executive Officer
TransPort 360, LLC, the terminal operator for the Port of Kansas City and Port of St. Joseph, Missouri, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Khouri as the…
Read MoreASLRRA Testifies to Dire Consequences to Small Railroads of New California Rule
WASHINGTON – June 13, 2024 – Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and…
Read MoreHCPHC CEO Blaine LaFontaine Named a 2024 Top CEO by Mississippi Business Journal
KILN, MISS: Blaine LaFontaine, Executive Director of Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, has been honored as a 2024 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal. This recognition highlights his…
Read MoreLiebherr spotlights Trina Baughman, Digital Products Product Manager
With more than two decades of expertise at Liebherr, Trina Baughman, Product Manager of Digital Products, is here to help mobile and crawler crane’s customers become more familiar with Liebherr…
Read MoreCelebrating Service: BND Commissioner Ralph Cowen Completes Final Term
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 3, 2024 – After more than a decade of dedicated service, Ralph Cowen, Commissioner, Place 1 of the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) concluded his final term. Cowen did not…
Read MoreMark Mestemacher, Ceres Consulting Partner, Invests in the East St. Louis Community
River barge magnate Mark Mestemacher has a rich history of establishing and supporting wrestling programs for young people around the region. That includes the East St. Louis Wrestling Club, which…
Read MorePorts of Indiana hires general counsel, promotes director, welcomes returning Mt. Vernon port official
INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2024) – Ports of Indiana has made three key personnel moves to support strategic expansion. The changes included hiring Doug Kowalski as General Counsel, promoting Julie Petree…
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