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Thursday, June 18, 2009

2008 Jones F. Devlin Awards

At Canal Barge Company, we know that confidence starts with good people. On June 4, 2009, the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) honored the U.S. maritime industry for safe marine operations at the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton Houston North Hotel. Jones F. Devlin Awards are given to vessels that have operated for at least two years without a lost-time injury. A total of 17 CBC towboats earned 2008 Jones F. Devlin honors, including two of which have operated 13 consecutive years without a lost-time injury. Canal Barge is proud of our exceptional crews for continuing to demonstrate our strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

MV ELIZABETH HUGER – 13 years
MV ELIZABETH LANE – 13 years
MV NED MERRICK – 10 years
MV SUSAN L. STALL – 9 years
MV CHOCTAW – 7 years
MV COUSHATTA – 7 years
MV LIBERTY – 7 years
MV SPIRIT – 7 years
MV LYDIA CAMPBELL – 5 years
MV MARY LUCY LANE – 5 years
MV CAROLINE – 3 years
MV MARIAN HAGESTAD – 3 years
MV ELLY LANE – 2 years
MV HAMILTON – 2 years
MV INTEGRITY – 2 years
MV JOSEPH M. JONES – 2 years
MV LAKE CHARLES – 2 years

Friday, June 5, 2009

Texas Transportation Institute’s Domestic Transportation Impact Study

The Texas Transportation Institute’s Center for Ports and Waterways conducted a study titled “A Modal Comparison of Domestic Freight Transportation Effects on the General Public” comparing the various effects of barge, rail and truck transportation on the general public. This research provides a useful comparison of transportation methods by cargo capacity, congestion issues, emissions statistics, energy efficiency, safety impacts and infrastructure impacts. Click the link below to download a presentation of the study’s findings or visit WaterwaysCouncil.org to view the complete study.
Download TTI Presentation