It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Team Member, friend, and SVP of Liquid Cargo, Mike Kennelly.
ACBL News
Read company announcements, leadership news, fleet investments, customer wins, and operational milestones from across the network.
ACBL’s Annual Charity Golf Outing Raises More Than $50,000 for Community Impact
Over the past 12 years, ACBL has contributed more than $600,000 to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
ACBL Appoints Chris Garrand as Chief Financial Officer
In January, ACBL began a nationwide search for a new Chief Financial Officer following the departure of Blaine Mitten. We are pleased to announce the conclusion of that search process and the appointment of Chris Garrand as Chief Financial Officer. Chris most recently...
ACBL Expands in Port of Houston, Strengthening Its Industry-Leading Network
This investment reinforces our commitment to the Houston market, and the role Gulf Coast operations has in ACBL’s transformation.
Our People
Meet the mariners, engineers, dispatchers, and corporate Team Members who make ACBL work. We share service award announcements, career milestones, and stories from the wheelhouse.
Chance Burge and Adam Stephens Recognized at IMX 40 Under 40 Awards
Following the IMX 40 Under 40 awards ceremony, Chance Burge and Captain Adam Stephens reflect on the achievement, the mentors who helped guide them and the opportunities that shaped their paths at ACBL.
ACBL Appoints Chris Garrand as Chief Financial Officer
In January, ACBL began a nationwide search for a new Chief Financial Officer following the departure of Blaine Mitten. We are pleased to announce the conclusion of that search process and the appointment of Chris Garrand as Chief Financial Officer. Chris most recently...
Randy Chamness Named Paducah Propeller Club Maritime Person of the Year
Randy Chamness, Vice President of Northern Vessel Operations, has been named the Paducah Propeller Club’s Maritime Person of the Year.
Industry
Read our perspective on inland marine and the wider transportation industry, including the policy, infrastructure, safety, workforce, and sustainability issues that shape life on the river.
Chance Burge and Adam Stephens Recognized at IMX 40 Under 40 Awards
Following the IMX 40 Under 40 awards ceremony, Chance Burge and Captain Adam Stephens reflect on the achievement, the mentors who helped guide them and the opportunities that shaped their paths at ACBL.
8-Pack Strategy: Strengthening ACBL’s Industry Leading Operations Network
As MJ Johnson and the Vessel Operations team took a closer look at the boats already in ACBL’s fleet, one question came up: how do we get more out of what we have? That question led to a new operating approach on the canal.
Randy Chamness Named Paducah Propeller Club Maritime Person of the Year
Randy Chamness, Vice President of Northern Vessel Operations, has been named the Paducah Propeller Club’s Maritime Person of the Year.
ACBL Moves 71,000-Pound Truck Beds for Boyd CAT
A long-standing partnership took on a new role as ACBL moved three 71,000-pound truck beds upriver for Boyd CAT.
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