Lake and River Shipping Industry Blogs

American Waterways Operators (AWO) — Newsroom

Trade association newsroom covering U.S. inland tug, barge, and policy developments; updates on safety, advocacy, and regulations. Medium: association blog/newsroom.

https://www.americanwaterways.com/news Readership: 12,000

Baird Maritime

Industry news site with daily coverage of workboats, towage, dredging, and inland/coastal projects worldwide. Medium: trade news website.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ Readership: 125,000

BoatNerd – Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping News

Enthusiast-run Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway shipping news, movement reports, and vessel spotting. Medium: enthusiast news blog.

https://www.boatnerd.com/ Readership: 47,000

Duluth Shipping News

Harbor-focused entries, photos, and arrivals for Duluth–Superior with Great Lakes ship traffic context. Medium: local shipping blog.

https://duluthshippingnews.com/ Readership: 30,000

gCaptain

Daily maritime news with inland waterways and ports coverage alongside offshore and global shipping. Medium: trade news website.

https://gcaptain.com/ Readership: 663,000

Great Lakes Now

Public media newsroom tracking Great Lakes issues including commercial shipping, ports, and policy. Medium: regional news site.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ Readership: 180,000

Great Lakes/Seaway Review (Seaway Review)

Quarterly Great Lakes/St. Lawrence trade magazine with ongoing digital updates on cargoes, ports, and fleets. Medium: trade magazine + website.

https://seawayreview.com/ Readership: 14,000

Green Marine – News

Environmental certification program’s industry blog on Great Lakes–St. Lawrence maritime sustainability and ports. Medium: program news blog.

https://green-marine.org/news Readership: 20,000

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) – Waterways News

U.S. inland ports and terminals association news on river conditions, infrastructure, and industry events. Medium: association news blog.

https://www.irpt.net/news Readership: 15,000

Inland Waterways International – News

Global inland navigation advocacy group sharing policy, safety, and innovation updates for rivers and canals. Medium: association blog/news.

https://inlandwaterwaysinternational.org/category/news/ Readership: 12,000

Lake Carriers’ Association – Newsroom

Great Lakes carriers’ updates on season traffic, cargo statistics, and advocacy for U.S.-flag lakers. Medium: association newsroom.

https://lcaships.com/news/ Readership: 20,000

Marine Log — Inland/Coastal

U.S. trade publication covering inland/coastal towboats, barges, and marine infrastructure. Medium: trade news website.

https://www.marinelog.com/ Readership: 38,000

Marine News (Maritime Reporter & Engineering News)

Workboat-focused brand within Maritime Reporter covering inland tugs, barges, yards, and regulations. Medium: trade magazine site section.

https://www.marinelink.com/ Readership: 43,000

Maritime Executive

Executive-level maritime outlet with regular inland, ports, and logistics coverage across the Americas. Medium: trade news website.

https://www.maritime-executive.com/ Readership: 476,000

Maritime Professional

Professional community and news on ports, shipyards, crewing, and inland waterway operations. Medium: trade news website.

https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/ Readership: 100,000

River Transport News

Subscription newsletter covering U.S. inland barge freight markets, river conditions, and rates. Medium: paid newsletter + site.

https://www.rivertransportnews.com/ Readership: 5,000

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation — News

U.S. DOT’s Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation news and advisories on Seaway operations. Medium: agency news page.

https://www.seaway.dot.gov/newsroom Readership: 60,000

The Towing Line

Photo-rich updates on tugs and towage, including river pushboats and workboats worldwide. Medium: enthusiast/industry blog.

https://towingline.com/ Readership: 15,000

The Waterways Journal Weekly

The U.S. inland waterways’ weekly trade journal with daily web updates on ports, locks, towboats, and policy. Medium: trade weekly + website.

https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/ Readership: 23,000

WorkBoat

Commercial workboat industry news with strong inland barge/towboat and river infrastructure coverage. Medium: trade news website.

https://www.workboat.com/ Readership: 66,000