A massive eight-day backup of barge traffic at Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River in 1976 resulted in shipping losses estimated as high as $500,000 a day.
Barge movement on the Mississippi River continues to be impaired by low-water levels with no end in sight.
The world needs American energy and fuel — badly. And the barges carrying those goods can’t get through fast enough.
The barge and tugboat operator said if no buyers come forward, it could begin employee layoffs by July 15.
Vessels get the green light after a portion of the Mississippi River near Memphis was closed to traffic for a few days. Inspectors found damage to the bridge above it.
“This fracture had the potential of becoming a catastrophic event,” ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor said about a crack found in the I-40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee.
Terms of the court-protected restructuring of American Commercial Lines have already been agreed to and no disruptions are expected.
Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.
Tonnage of grains, number of grain barges increasing up and down the Mississippi.
Thunderstorms could have a two-pronged effect today in the western U.S.
Barge grain movements on Mississippi 85 percent lower than a year ago
Barge traffic resuming on Mississippi, Tropical Storm Barbara spinning in Pacific
Wildfire risk increases out west, flooding continues on the Mississippi
Barge movement update, severe storm potential, stifling heat
Additional storms and flooding likely along the Mississippi River
Hundreds of barges carrying grains still waiting to be exported
Millions of tons of cargo, inducing U.S. grains, remain stuck due to flooding.
The city hopes to use its role as a landlord to help move truck traffic on to barges and to trains.
