The Waterways Journal

06/24/2025

Redwood Holdings to bring together two industry giants. Redwood, which owns Marquette Transportation Company, has announced plans to acquire New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company, Inc..

Redwood Holdings, the family-owned holding company that acquired Marquette Transportation Company in May 2024, has announced an agreement to acquire New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company (CBC). The acquisition of Canal Barge and all its subsidiaries, which include Illinois Marine Towing and the IMT-...

06/06/2025

: The 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 was honored last week at in Nashville! 🎉 Congrats to all the winners! Here's a complete list of this year's honorees:

Whitney Brown, Canal Barge Company
Lindsey Brown, Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau
Brad Cannon, Brennan Marine Inc.
Gary Chilcutt, Parker Towing Company
Kayla D’Ambrosi, Tidewater Barge Lines
Josh Easterling, Terral RiverService Inc.
John Frankovitch, Port of Ohio at Pier 48
Todd Fry, Amherst Madison
Art Fuller, PTL Marine
David Haake, ACBL
Adam Hack, Marquette Transportation Company
Amanda Hamrick, Port of Houston Authority
William Harvey, Towworks LLC
Evan Houghton, Jack Tanner Towing Company Inc.
Dustin Isom, Wepfer Marine of Calvert City
Earl Jones, Loadstar
Aaron Khouri, Transport 360 LLC
Thomas Kish, Canal Barge Company
Chris Lanoux, Parker Towing Company
Rick Lewandowski, Riverview Tug Service
Andrew Luttrell, Ingram Barge Company
Bradley Matte, Laborde Products
Conley Mccutcheon, Industry Terminal & Salvage Company
Charles W. Parker III, Alpha Marine Services LLC
Rachel Rayburn, Ingram Barge Company
Farrest Russell IV, Associated Terminals
Peter Serodino IV, Serodino Inc.
Alden Settoon, Karl Senner LLC
Neil Smith, Florida Marine LLC
Evan Smith, Marquette Transportation Company
Andrew Suhon, Campbell Transportation Company
Charles Thornton, Magnolia Marine Transport
Luke Tiefenthaler, Boksa Marine Design
TJ Tyler, American River Transportation Company
Scott Vicknair, Turn Services
James Werner, Campbell Transportation Company
Mike Westcott, Heartland Companies Inc.
David Westrich III, C&B Marine
Clinton Williams, T&T Group of Companies
Jeremy Wooten, ACBL

06/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Cathy Hammond, CEO at Inland Marine Service, for receiving the 2025 Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award! Cathy’s commitment to service and leadership embodies the very values this award stands for. From national volunteer efforts to international missions—including building a girls’ school in South Sudan—Cathy’s dedication and courage, even in the face of civil war, have made a profound impact.

Pictured: Celebrating Cathy's achievement at in Nashville on May 30, 2025.

05/30/2025

Thank you to all the speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees who made a success!

We’re heading back to Nashville next year—mark your calendar for , happening May 27–29.

05/27/2025

📱Headed to tomorrow? Download the Inland Marine Expo app to get the most out of your experience!

The app includes the full schedule, floorplan, exhibitor list, speaker bios, and education session details—all in one place.

iOS: apple.co/4mbovIH
Android: bit.ly/438qfd5

Don’t miss the “Mile Marker Challenge” in the app! Scan QR codes at exhibit booths to earn points. The top 3 point-earners will win:

🥇 $250 Visa Gift Card
🥈 $150 Visa Gift Card
🥉 $100 Visa Gift Card

Winners will be announced during the Awards Lunch on Friday at noon.

05/22/2025

is bringing the industry’s top brands under one roof! Check out who’s exhibiting next week in Nashville.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hQrH9S

05/21/2025

Just ONE WEEK to go! kicks off May 28 in Nashville.

✅ Pre-register now for just $195
📱Download the IMX Event App
iOS devices: apple.co/4mbovIH
Android devices: bit.ly/438qfd5

Get ready at inlandmarineexpo.com

05/21/2025

Proud to have these industry leaders supporting !

🔹 J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
🔹 HealthWorks Medical, LLC
🔹 Paducah Rigging
🔹 Michels Corporation
🔹 T&T Salvage
🔹 Daulton Barge (Glenn Daulton Inc)
🔹 TowWorks, LLC
🔹 Heartland Barge

Grateful for their commitment to the inland marine industry!

05/19/2025

We are HealthWorks Medical, LLC, and we’re proud to be the official Education Sponsor for ! This year, we’re inviting a select group of IMX attendees and speakers to sit down for a short, recorded podcast interview LIVE at the conference. Whether you're a CEO navigating growth, a leader driving innovation, or someone with a big vision for the industry, this will be your chance to share it!

These 10-15 minute causal conversations will spotlight the perspectives, ideas, and behind-the-scenes insights from voices driving the industry.

Spots are limited. Click here ➡ bit.ly/3Fjc7WB to apply by Wednesday, May 21. We can’t wait to see you all soon.

05/15/2025

📈 Countdown to ! Education session descriptions are live—explore expert-led insights tailored for the inland marine industry. Plan your schedule now: 🔗 inlandmarineexpo.com/education-sessions/

05/15/2025

Education Preview: The future of maritime security hinges on understanding the digital threats facing our ports and vessels.

Mastering Maritime Cybersecurity: A Discussion of the New USCG Regulation

🕑 Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 3:15 PM
🎙 Moderator: Andy Lee, Business Litigator, Appellate Specialist, Data Privacy and Compliance Lawyer, CIPP-US, Jones Walker LLP
👥 Speaker:
• T. Gwyddon “Data” Owen, Director of Cyber and Technology, Universal Strategy Group, Inc. (USGI)
• Nick Parham, Marine Transportation System (MTS) Cybersecurity Coordinator, US Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area Command

This session breaks down the USCG's new regulation (USCG-2022-0802), effective January 17, 2025, which mandates cybersecurity standards for the U.S. Marine Transportation System (MTS), impacting U.S.-flagged vessels, OCS facilities, and those under the MTSA. Learn about the required Cybersecurity Plan, Cyber Incident Response Plan, and the role of the Cybersecurity Officer (CySO) in safeguarding critical operational technologies.

The panel will also explore vulnerabilities from IT and OT interconnectivity, shedding light on how cyber threats can disrupt navigation, cargo control, and critical operations—posing risks to safety, environmental protection, and supply chain stability.

🔗 View all education session details: https://lnkd.in/e3SVihQm

05/14/2025

Just TWO WEEKS to go! kicks off May 28 in Nashville.

✅ Pr-register now for just $195
📱Download the IMX Event App
iOS devices: apple.co/4mbovIH
Android devices: bit.ly/438qfd5

Get ready at inlandmarineexpo.com