Articles tagged under: Mississippi River
Unprecedented
Published December 20, 2023
Freight rates are moving higher, increasing the cost of commodities. Tim Marsh, Summit Commodities, describes this as an unprecedented situation. "The Suez Canal in some distress so there are some questions to whether or not we're gonna be able to ship…River Levels Plummet, Concerns Rise
Published October 12, 2023
Mississippi River water levels at Memphis reached a record low of minus 11.5 feet this past week. The low water levels have disrupted barge traffic on the river. When the drought dropped river levels last year, the lowest elevation was…Barge Traffic Hampered by Low Water Levels
Published September 28, 2023
Due to low water levels on the lower Mississippi River, new draft and tow-size restrictions have been implemented for barge traffic. American Commercial Barge Line is reporting parts of the river channel are down to nine feet. Delays of 48-to-72…Mississippi River-A Bad Sequel
Published September 6, 2023
Current water levels of the Mississippi River are cause for concern once again this year. Barge companies have announced restrictions on the volume of freight they will load onto vessels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it’s an…Whiplash River Levels
Published July 7, 2023
The water levels on the Mississippi River are going through whiplash since fall after the rapid rise from the runoff this spring. "When that snow melted it was disproportionately fed into our streams and rivers," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director,…Dramatic Changes in River Levels
Published May 3, 2023
This past fall, water levels were at a historically low point on the Mississippi and other rivers. This spring brought a barrage of moisture that is causing barge transportation challenges, due to high water levels. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director…Lower Mississippi River to Benefit From Forecast
Published December 5, 2022
Heavy rain is in the forecast across the Tennessee River Basin and northern Delta region tonight through Thursday. World Weather Incorporated says additional rain is expected this weekend and early next week. The persistent rains should temporarily ease the record…River Levels Dictate Grain Movement
Published October 20, 2022
The Mississippi River’s water levels have become too shallow for many barges to effectively navigate. "Water levels really dictate whether barges are moving, how much grain is loaded in them, and how many barges a single tugboat can pull," explains…Limited Barge Movement Raises Shipping Rates and Widens Basis
Published October 12, 2022
Water levels on the lower Mississippi River remain low, limiting channel depth and width restrictions. That’s causing shipping rates to increase and basis levels to widen along river terminals. According to the Soy Transportation Coalition, shipping a ton of soybeans…