On August 4, 2011, New Orleans CityBusiness magazine announced its inaugural class of ‘Money Makers’ honorees. The ‘Money Makers’ issue recognizes 50 financial professionals whose fiscal work, accomplishments and achievements have not only set the pace for their company but the region as a whole. Honorees were chosen from four areas of finance: Banking, Corporate, Investment, and Professional Finance.

Doug Downing, CFO for Canal Barge Company, was recognized in the Corporate Finance category. Congratulations to Doug for this public and well-deserved honor.

CityBusiness ‘Money Makers’ Honorees

Canal Barge Company is proud of Del Wilkins, Vice President of Northern Operations, and the Illinois Marine Towing crews for continuing to represent our industry and business interests in regards to the debate on how to effectively manage the Asian Carp population.

The Detroit Free Press recently interviewed Del Wilkins on this important issue and also spent time aboard an IMT vessel, the MV WINDY CITY. To read the full article, “Asian Carp: Battle lines are drawn at Chicago Ship Canal,”  please click here.

Canal Barge Company Captains Simpson Kemp, Terry Hall and Daryl Wheeler assisted the U.S. Coast Guard at a temporary portable Vessel Traffic System (VTS) in Natchez, MS, during the recent high-water conditions. Its purpose was to monitor barge traffic to the north and south of Natchez to ensure vessels obeyed the traffic restrictions. The U.S. Coast Guard and industry groups place portable VTS trailers at critical points in the river system to ensure safe passage of mariners and their cargo during the difficult river conditions. The U.S. Coast Guard relies on industry experts to help provide active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways. Canal Barge Company is proud that our mariners stepped up to assist the industry and help ensure safe navigation of the waterways on which we live and work. 

The Natchez Democrat recently featured an article about the flood damage and the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to ensure safe river traffic along the still swollen Mississippi River system that included quotes from longtime CBC Captain Simpson Kemp. To read the article, please click here.

Waterways Council, Inc., the national public policy organization that advocates for a properly funded and well-maintained system of inland waterways and ports, created a video to demonstrate the many benefits, both economic and environmental, the inland waterways system provides our nation. Click here to watch the 30 second video. You can also visit the Waterways Council, Inc. website to learn more about their ongoing efforts to keep the inland waterways system a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

Our Nation’s Waterways: Keep America Moving

On June 2, 2011, 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 Loews Hotel in New Orleans. Jones F. Devlin Awards are given to vessels that have operated for at least two years without a lost-time injury.

At Canal Barge Company, we know that confidence starts with good people and we are proud to announce a total of 19 CBC towboats earned 2010 Jones F. Devlin honors. Two CBC vessels have operated 15 consecutive years without a lost-time injury! Canal Barge continues to be proud of our exceptional crews for demonstrating our strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

MV ELIZABETH HUGER – 15 years
MV ELIZABETH LANE – 15 years
MV NED MERRICK – 12 years
MV SUSAN L. STALL – 9 years
MV CHOCTAW – 9 years
MV LIBERTY – 9 years
MV MARY LUCY LANE – 7 years
MV CAROLINE – 5 years
MV MARIAN HAGESTAD – 5 years
MV ELLY LANE – 4 years
MV HAMILTON – 4 years
MV INTEGRITY – 4 years
MV JOSEPH M. JONES – 4 years
MV LAKE CHARLES – 4 years
MV BULL CALF – 3 years
MV KILLIAN L. HUGER – 3 years
MV MERRICK JONES – 2 years
MV INNOVATOR – 2 years

CNN took a ride on the Canal Barge Company towboat M/V MERRICK JONES on Wednesday and Thursday, May 11-12, to showcase the historic high water’s impact on navigation and commerce on the Mississippi River. The reporters made multiple live reports from the boat and CNN posted a clip on its website here.

Special thanks to Capt. Keith Menz and the crew of the M/V MERRICK JONES for hosting the CNN crew and providing a window into life and work on a towboat. Also thanks to Ed Chandler for providing ground support at Vicksburg and Baton Rouge.

Canal Barge Company is proud to support organizations that are committed to rebuilding the New Orleans area. GNO, Inc. is a regional economic development agency serving the 10-parish Greater New Orleans region that coordinates, consolidates, and catalyzes economic development initiatives. GNO, Inc. recently produced a short video “Inflection Point” showcasing the economic comeback of Greater New Orleans.

To view the video, click here.

New Orleans CityBusiness listed Canal Barge Company as #8 in its annual ‘Top 100 Private Companies’ in the New Orleans area (based on revenue). Canal Barge has continued to move higher in this annual listing as we have grown our operations over the years. The Special Focus article is featured in the March 18-24, 2011 issue of CityBusiness.  

Canal Barge is pleased to receive this external recognition, which we believe is an outgrowth of our long-term vision, consistent management, and focus on our strategy.

On December 2, 2010, the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) presented Del Wilkins with the 2010 “Outstanding Service Award” for his contributions and leadership in the Chicagoland Asian Carp effort throughout 2010. Del Wilkins, Vice President of Terminal Operations and Business Development for CBC, testified in Congress and has been extremely active in the fight to keep the Illinois River System open for business while advacating to stop the spread of Asian Carp in a smart, business-friendly way.

Communicating with the CBC family through the Spotlight has been a rich tradition since the very first edition was created in the 1960’s. We are delighted to share the Winter 2010 Spotlight with our employees, customers, vendors, family and friends. To view our latest newsletter, please click here.