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Anthony McAllister Honored By Stevens Tech
Anthony J. McAllister of Mc- Allister Brothers, Inc., the marine towing and transport company, has been awarded the Stevens Honor Award by Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. The award, which honors his extraordinary business career that spans six decades,
Basil Rusovich Elected President Int'l Trade Mart
Basil J. Rusovich Jr. has been elected president of the International Trade Mart of New Orleans, La. Mr. Rusovich, who is president and chief executive officer of Transoceanic Shipping Co., Inc. and its subsidiary, International Export Packers of Louisiana (INTERPACK),
Sale Of IOT To Southern Natural Resources Closed —Executives Announced
Southern Natural Resources, Inc. of Birmingham, Ala., has completed the purchase of Interstate and Ocean Transport Company of Philadelphia. Interstate and its affiliates own and operate the largest independent fleet of coastal tank barges and tugs in the United States.
Brinson N e w N W C Chairman
J. Ron Brinson, former port director and now special projects coordinator of the Port of New Orleans, was elected chairman of the National Waterways Conference, Inc., at the organization's annual meeting. Brinson succeeds Craig E. Philip of Nashville, president and CEO of Ingram Barge Co.
BARGE INDUSTRY WAITS FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON HIGHWAY DIESEL TAX
A recent report from the AWO (American Waterways Operators, Inc.) detailed the current situation regarding the Highway Diesel Tax. The AWO reported that during Omnibus Budget Reconciliation talks last year, Congress changed the highway tax collection
Misener Reaches Milestone With Delivery Of 'El Coqui7
The 50th barge built by Misener Industries, the El Coqui, was delivered recently to its owner, the Bacardi Corporation, San Juan, Puerto Rico. This launch marked a milestone for the Tampa-based barge construction firm. Misener was founded in August 1975,
Steve Scalzo Promoted To General Manager- Marine Operations At Fo
Steve Scalzo, former port captain f o r Foss Launch & Tug Company, Seattle, Wash., has been promoted to general manager of marine operations. As part of his new assignment, Mr. Scalzo will be in charge of all Puget Sound marine operations f o
Dravo Corporation Seeking To Acquire Ryan-Walsh Companies
Dravo Corporation of Pittsburgh announced recently that negotiations are underway to acquire the Ryan-Walsh group of companies headquartered in Mobile, Ala. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by directors of both organizations, will be