East Peoria, Illinois — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Illinois River Basin Meeting on Tuesday, April 14th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, located at 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL. IRPT is the only…

IRPT Great Lakes Basin Meeting Thursday, April 16th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Foth 2121 Innovation Court De Pere, WI 54115 IRPT is the only trade association in the United States solely representing the interests of inland river ports, terminals, and their users. By connecting public and private entities, IRPT advances industry success through advocacy,…

  IRPT Southeast Rivers Basin Meeting Monday, April 27th: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (central time) via Zoom   Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88276892701?pwd=dZGbub5cr10FLmfPYWQIKWhK2qcweG.1   Meeting ID: 882 7689 2701 Passcode: 920268 IRPT Members, non-members, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. 2026 Basin Meeting Agenda         I.            Welcome Remarks         II.            IRPT Board…

The inland maritime industry continues to evolve—and strong leadership is more important than ever. That’s why the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) is bringing its highly respected Inland Maritime Port Manager (IMPM) / Inland Maritime Port Executive (IMPE) certification course to Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor this spring. Taking place May…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tessa Andres Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) Email: tessakandres@irpt.net Website: www.irpt.net IRPT Announces Upper Ohio River Basin Meeting in Huntington, WV Huntington, WV — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Upper Ohio River Basin Meeting on…

Pleasant Valley, Iowa — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Upper Upper Mississippi River Basin Meeting on Tuesday May 12th from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located at 25549 SE 182nd St., Pleasant Valley,…

Stretching coast to coast, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, #IMX2026 invites the marine transportation industry to Nashville May 27–29, 2026. The Inland Marine Expo is an annual event that brings together transportation and logistics leaders to strengthen commerce, build relationships and fuel innovation across America’s extensive network of waterways, canals, lakes and coasts. The…

Meet the world at Breakbulk Europe for new project cargo business We're counting down the days until 16-18 June 2026 where we'll once again be uniting the project cargo and breakbulk industry. Bringing together over 11,400 attendees, Breakbulk Europe provides the ultimate networking platform to grow your connections, generate new business and strengthen key existing…

U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration will host a grant applicant webinar for the FY2026 U.S. Marine Highway Program. Where: Virtual, via Google Meet When: Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00pm-2:00 pm central time. Please find the link below for access to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 US Marine Highway…

The Mississippi River Commission will make its annual low-water inspection trip August 16-21, 2026. Please pre-register your attendance by completing the enclosed registration form and return in by August 5, 2026. Please contact Tonya Gregory-Lyons at (601) 631-5014 or email at tonya.d.gregory@usace.army.mil if you have any questions. https://www.irpt.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MRC-Registration-Form-Aug-2026.docx