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Last year, our colleague and friend, Shannon Collins lost her battle to Metastatic Breast Cancer. Her courage, strength, and resiliency during her 5 year journey was an inspiration to [...]

Entering 2020, what everyone thought was a light at the end of the tunnel, was really an on coming train. “We were prepared for the Illinois River closure, but no one could have predicted the impact of COVID-19 on the metals industry ...” Continue Reading Scrap Happens

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has recently updated the schedule for the 2020 Illinois River closure, stating that five of eight locks will be closed starting in July 2020. Continue Reading IL River Closure Update

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has recently updated the schedule for the 2020 Illinois River closure, stating that five of eight locks will be closed starting in July 2020. We want to do our best to help you prepare. Continue Reading An Update on the 2020 Illinois River Closure

Infrastructure repairs along the Illinois River are expected to begin summer 2020, with long-term closures anticipated to significantly affect river transport and drive demand and cost for rail and truck transport. Continue Reading B.L. Duke Terminal, Preparing Ahead of Scheduled River Closure

On Veteran’s Day, we want to honor and thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice.  We’d especially like to highlight and salute our very own Veteran, Ron Antos.  Ron has been [...]