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Oct 28
In The News

NPR Marketplace Interview - Barge Owner Talks Oil and Uncertainty

We do our share of statistics and numbers and the like on this broadcast. But every now and then we figure it's good to break through a little bit to talk to people who live and work out in the actual economy. We check back in with Austin Golding of Golding Barge Line about life during the government shutdown, America's energy production and about running a business in times of uncertainty. Click here for the full interview.

Oct 3
In The News

Jensen Maritime to Manage Construction of 4 New Jones Act Tankers

Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, announced that the company has been awarded a new construction management contract for four new 330,000-barrel, Jones Act product tankers, being built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. (APSI), for Crowley. With construction scheduled to begin in January, Jensen is already establishing on-site offices and personnel at the Philadelphia shipyard to ensure strong working relationships with Aker staff and a seamless construction and delivery program.

Sep 26
In The News

Kirby Corp. CEO Joe Pyne is "No Ordinary Joe"

When Joseph H. Pyne joined Dixie Carriers in 1978, little did he know the maritime juggernaut he would help to create. When he took over as president in 1984, the company owned about 20 boats and 50 barges, with a value of about $35m. Today, after nearly 30 years, 50 acquisitions, it has a market cap well in excess of $4B, and its fleet hovers around 350 boats and 950 barges, commanding approximately 35% of the U.S. market.

Sep 26
In The News

Maritime Industry Charges into Future

The economic recovery continues to offer new opportunities for the U.S. maritime industry and the U.S.-flag fleet, and I am excited that our nation’s international shipping community has capitalized on these opportunities and is poised to expand even further.  Recently, at the inaugural Tradewinds Jones Act Forum, I discussed the changes affecting the coastwise U.S.-flag maritime industry -- also known as the Jones Act fleet.

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