There's no better way to get a first-hand look at the water levels of the Mississippi River and the impacts on shipments than the pilot house of a river tow boat. Jimmy Cheatham, barge captain on the Western Rivers says they’re doing an excellent job at moving freight right now. However, despite this and the recent snowfall we’ve had, he’s still cautious about the future of the water levels.

Regarding freight movement, Cheatham highlighted shifts in commodity transportation.

"We've observed fluctuations in the movement of goods, with corn movement down slightly and increased demand for fertilizers and farm-related products," he stated. "Additionally, recent events like the Baltimore bridge collapse may impact regional transportation routes and harbor operations."

There's no better way to get a first-hand look at the water levels of the Mississippi River and the impacts on shipments than the pilot house of a river tow boat. Jimmy Cheatham, barge captain on the Western Rivers says they’re doing an excellent job at moving freight right now. However, despite this and the recent snowfall we’ve had, he’s still cautious about the future of the water levels.
Regarding freight movement, Cheatham highlighted shifts in commodity transportation.
"We've observed fluctuations in the movement of goods, with corn movement down slightly and increased demand for fertilizers and farm-related products," he stated. "Additionally, recent events like the Baltimore bridge collapse may impact regional transportation routes and harbor operations."

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