# IRPT Session Includes Commodities Update, Forecasts - The Waterways Journal

> A panel at the Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals conference in Louisville covered grain, coal and fertilizer barge markets. ACBL's marketing director said the barge fleet is shrinking as it right-sizes, and new barges cost $950,000 to $1 million. Grain companies are investing in river infrastructure, including a planned Gulf export house.

- Date: 2023-10-06 · published 2023-10-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16599-irpt-session-includes-commodities-update-forecasts-the-waterways-journal
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

A shrinking barge fleet and new export capacity in the Gulf affect long-run freight availability and export logistics. The panel offers no immediate price catalyst for grain.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: neutral

## Sources

- waterwaysjournal.net: https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2023/10/06/irpt-session-includes-commodities-update-forecasts/

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