Kirby Corp., Houston, reported higher earnings and revenues for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by improved inland barge utilization and steady coastal market conditions.
Birdon America Inc., Denver, announced plans to build a 400,000‑sq.-ft. shipbuilding facility at the Port of Pensacola, Fla., with operations expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027.
WorkBoat recently spoke with Steve Nevey, executive director of Washington State Ferries, to discuss the operational realities of running the nation’s largest ferry system amid an aging fleet, workforce shortages, and a complex transition toward hybrid-electric propulsion.
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