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Successful Senate Bill creates an Ohio River Commission

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Successful Senate Bill creates an Ohio River Commission

By Tessa Andres | January 29, 2025

COLUMBIANA, CO.- January 29, 2025. We are pleased to announce that House Bill 469, which created the Ohio River Commission, was amended into Senate Bill 54 and has officially been…

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CHS to expand grain facility in Minnesota

By Tessa Andres | January 23, 2025

ST. PAUL, MINN. — CHS Inc., a US farmer-owned cooperative and global agribusiness, plans to expand and upgrade its grain facility in Warren, Minn., doubling its storage capacity to nearly…

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Possible U.S. Steel sale could impact Ohio Valley, Weirton facility plans

By Tessa Andres | January 16, 2025

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — The potential sale of U.S. Steel could have significant implications for the Ohio Valley, particularly for a new facility in Weirton where electric transformers will be…

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Superior Ag announces new Ohio River fertilizer terminal

By Tessa Andres | January 16, 2025

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Superior Ag has announced the acquisition of the Summit River Terminal near Rockport, and future construction of a 32,000-ton dry fertilizer distribution facility that will feature…

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Arkansas Waterway Director, Cassandra Caldwell Highlights over $5.5 Billion Annually Generated from Arkansas Waterway System

By Tessa Andres | August 20, 2024

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…

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From antiquated to advanced: Army Corps navigates the future by modernizing locks across Ohio River Basin

By Aimee Andres | August 6, 2024

August 5, 2024: DVIDS (full link below) From antiquated to advanced: Army Corps navigates the future by modernizing locks across Ohio River Basin When people think of the Ohio River,…

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IRPT Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting

By Aimee Andres | April 24, 2024

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting Monday, May 20th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Lunch provided To be held in conjunction with…

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Drought Crisis: 40% of America’s Cargo is at risk via the Panama Canal

By Tessa Andres | November 29, 2023

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,…

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Large Tow Of Pipe Delivered On Missouri River

By Tessa Andres | November 21, 2023

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…

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2023 Port Grants Economics Roundtable Seminar

By Tessa Andres | November 21, 2023

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…

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