IRPT Announces Ohio River Basin Meeting in Paducah, KY
Paducah, Kentucky — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Ohio River Basin Meeting on Thursday, April 9th from 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Paducah Convention Center, located at 415 Park St., Paducah, KY 42001.
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, resources, collaboration, and strategic communication.
This Basin Meeting will bring together key leaders and operational experts to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and evolving priorities shaping the inland river transportation system.
Thanks to our amazing meeting sponsors, the meeting is free to attend. OUR SPONSORS:
The day’s itinerary includes:
8:00 am: doors open
8:00 am – 12:00 pm: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers IENC Partnering Meeting
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Propeller Club Port of Paducah Lunch and Learn
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: IRPT Ohio River Basin Meeting
Topics will include:
- IRPT News, Resources, and Board of Directors Election
- 2025 Legislative Success and 2026 Priorities
- Federal Updates and Impacts to Local Stakeholders
- Funding Opportunities and Industry Challenges
- Port and Terminal Resilience
There is no cost to attend, but RSVP is required To RSVP, please email: tessakandres@irpt.net
Who should attend?
IRPT members, non-members, maritime service providers, shippers, economic development representatives, and all stakeholders connected to the inland waterway system are encouraged and welcome to participate.
About Houchens Insurance Group: HIGMarineTeam, a division of Houchens Insurance Group, proudly manages the U.S. Ports and Terminals Insurance Program—a comprehensive solution tailored for inland river ports, terminals, and maritime operators across the United States. Our program is designed to simplify insurance purchasing, reduce costs through bundled coverage options, and enhance safety and compliance support.
About Marquette Transportation: Marquette Transportation Company is one of the nation’s largest providers of marine transportation services, having combined three leading family-owned businesses under one banner. Unlike most integrated barge lines, we offer a strategic mix of vessels along many waterways. With integrated billing and tracking, regardless of your point of origin or final destination, there’s no need to hassle with coordinating multiple companies to get your cargo safely from Point A to Point B.
About Marine Solutions: Marine Solutions is a specialized construction and engineering firm focused on building and maintaining waterfront, hydraulic, navigation, and bridge structures. Marine Solutions is a certified small, woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise (WBE/DBE) and are fully insured for general, marine and professional liability. Our headquarters are in Kentucky with offices in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. We offer our services throughout the United States and our valued clients included federal, state and municipal agencies, architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, and industrial entities.
About Henderson County Riverport Authority: The Henderson County Riverport, on the Ohio River in Western Kentucky, offers distribution and storage solutions for a wide variety of materials and goods. Their experienced operators and skilled laborers have been serving customers since 1981. With first-class facilities, central location to major midwestern and southern cities, and numerous options for efficient transport, the Henderson County Riverport assures the efficient flow of materials and products to their destination, both in the United States and abroad.