The Waterways Journal

Blessey Marine Services Inc. recently christened the mv. David F. Stone, honoring one of the company’s longest-serving mariners with a vessel named in recognition of his 35 years of service.

The christening ceremony took place June 24 at Web Fleet in Channelview, Texas, where company leadership, family members, friends and fellow mariners gathered to recognize C...

The Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, better known as simply J&L, had roots in the Pittsburgh area going back to 1852. The firm was founded by Benjamin Franklin Jones and Bernard Lauth as the American Iron Company. James Laughlin bought out Lauth in 1854, and the company was reorganized as J&L in 1861. By at least 1865, the firm was utilizing the area waterways...

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson and 51 members of Congress, urged President Donald Trump in a July 1 letter to allow the temporary Jones Act waiver to expire on August 16 rather than extending it again.

In the letter, the Republicans point out that the waiver contradicts the president’s own goal of revitalizing the U.S...

For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the inland marine transportation industry in a variety of fields. All 40 honorees were nominated by executives and peers for their hard work and dedication to the industry.