Alan began his career in the river industry in 1970 – 44 years ago – as a deckhand aboard the Delta Queen. In partnership with his father, Alan began the process of locating a vessel to start a new business venture. BB Riverboats was created and opened in 1979. BB Riverboats currently operates two U.S.…

WASHINGTON – March 23, 2023 The American and Short Line Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) today announced the progression of Matt Walsh, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Development, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. to fill the ASLRRA Board Chairman position vacated by Watco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Stefan Loeb, who has accepted…

The Port of South Louisiana has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with T. Parker Host Inc. to purchase Avondale Global Gateway. The price tag is $445 million. The acquisition of the 254-acre global logistics hub along the Mississippi River will allow the port to be more competitive in traditional international trade and focus…

MOUNT VERNON, Ind. – Ports of Indiana is donating five acres of land to the Mount Vernon High School FFA for students to grow crops and raise funds for future educational programs. Ports of Indiana has leased farmland to the Mount Vernon School District for several years, but this was the first time students have…

In 2021, 13 Kansas City-area companies led Kansas City Business Journal’s Top 150 list as having crossed over the $1 billion revenue threshold. Two companies, Terracon Consultants Inc. and MMC Corp. were inching near that milestone. MMC Corp. ended 2022 surpassing $1 billion thanks to market expansion, business diversification and organic growth. Now, Olathe-based Terracon…

HOUSTON, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $138.8 million. The awarded work includes: Trujillo Alto Design and Build for the Lago Loiza (Carraízo) Dredging Project (Maintenance, Puerto Rico, $93.1…