Barges: an integral part of the chain of commerce

Barges: an integral part of the chain of commerce

Nov 25, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

We’ve seen a maritime story in the news recently about a barge that was taking on water in BC waters with containers on board. The story highlights how widely barges are used in marine commerce, although most of us don’t notice they’re out there, functioning as an integral part of the chain of commerce.

In rural areas, they can also be a vital way for people to ship goods locally in a way that is much less expensive than other means.

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A look at the weather, the ship schedule, and a note about short winter days

A look at the weather, the ship schedule, and a note about short winter days

Nov 20, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

The weather is about to do its thing again: wind, rain and elevated seas. Ships are coming and going as usual, so far. And for those feeling down about our short days, consider Utqiagvic or Barrow, Alaska, which saw its last sunset of the year earlier this week.

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Our third and final interview segment with long distance paddler Carmen Perez

Our third and final interview segment with long distance paddler Carmen Perez

Nov 19, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today we’ll hear the third and final segment of my interview with Carmen Perez, a long distance paddler who recently traveled 1200 miles in her canoe with her dog, Zuri.

They traveled for two months, from the headwaters of the Columbia River in British Columbia to Clatsop Spit in Oregon, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean.

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