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ACBL expands barge fleeting operations in Houston
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (304+ words) American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), Jeffersonville, Ind. , on Monday announced it has signed a lease agreement with the Port of Houston Authority to develop 28 acres of submerged land for dedicated barge fleeting operations. The new site expands the footprint of…...
The US offshore vessel market is holding steady
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1316+ words) After several years of recovery, the U. S. offshore support vessel(OSV)market has settled into a steadier phase. Activity across the Gulf of Mexico(renamed by the Trump administration as the Gulf of America)remains consistent, with vessels supporting drilling campaigns,…...
Sara Fuentes named president of Transportation Institute
1+ week, 4+ day ago (337+ words) The Transportation Institute has named Sara Fuentes president of the organization, succeeding longtime maritime advocate James L. Henry, who will remain chairman. Fuentes previously served as TI's vice president for government affairs and will now lead the organization's efforts supporting the…...
Swiftships files for Chapter 11
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (81+ words) after Navy contract dispute'workboat. com Swiftships files for Chapter 11 Swiftships LLC, Morgan City, La. , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 18 in the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana. The 84-year-old shipbuilder designs and constructs both military and…...
River barges were busy in 2025, overcoming weather challenges
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) Work Boat River barges were busy in 2025, overcoming weather challenges Despite many operational challenges, the barge industry maintained a busy year in 2025 with "robust" agricultural cargo movements on the inland waterways, according to a review by the Department of Agriculture....
Fleetzero secures $43 million to scale shipping electrification and autonomy
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (47+ words) Work Boat Fleetzero secures $43 million to scale shipping electrification and autonomy You've reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to Work Boat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...
Magnet Defense acquires tech firm in defense autonomy push
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (85+ words) Work Boat Thank you for another great Work Boat Show! We hope to see everyone back in New Orleans December 24, 2026. Save the date! Magnet Defense LLC, based in Miami, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Technology Group…...
The Pasha Group acquires two West Coast trucking companies" assets
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (172+ words) Work Boat+ Membership " Free to Join "Like the original Mac Millan-Piper and Tacoma Transload businesses, The Pasha Group is a family-owned company grounded in core values and a long-term commitment to our people, customers, and communities," Pasha added. "We're excited…...