The Port Allen Lock, located on the Mississippi River system, is operational, connecting Gulf shipping to inland routes and allowing vessels to move between waterways.

The entities involved

• Mississippi River →

  primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States

  • A conference in Pittsburgh promotes SCUSA, highlighting its high natural gas production for companies east of the Mississippi River.Sat 09:37
  • Low water levels on the Mississippi River are affecting commerce and constraining barge capacity in Arkansas.Thu 22:34

Related events

• The Mississippi River was re-opened to ships and barges, with the Port of New Orleans serving as a collection point.Oct 15
• Viking offers cruises on the Mississippi River and operates vessels on rivers in Egypt.Jun 7
• Louisiana backed a plan to reconnect the Mississippi River.Oct 8