Welcome

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On behalf of PIANC USA, our Smart Rivers sponsors, and cooperating organizations, thank you for your attendance in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the Smart Rivers 2011 Conference. The conference was organized to bring together the world's top professionals in all aspects of inland / river transportation, including more than 250 private sector, government, and academic participants.

The three-day conference included technical sessions, field tour opportunities, industry exhibits, networking events, and pre-conference short courses.The opening plenary session on Wednesday featured the latest news about the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Hurricane Surge Barrier in New Orleans, the largest Corps Civil Works Design/Build project, and the largest surge barrier of its kind if the world. The conference also featured the opportunity to see the IHNC Surge Barrier up close. Attendees were able to choose from almost one-hundred presentations addressing all aspects of inland / river transportation (including Infrastructure, Environmental Management, Safe Operations, and Public Policy & Finance.

The venue, New Orleans, Louisiana, also called the "Big Easy," is a wonderfully unique city, rich with history and culture. During the 18th and 19th centuries, New Orleans dominated the Caribbean as the most active port city and trade destination for island crops like sugar cane, rum, tobacco and fruit. Today, New Orleans is a "cultural gumbo" that is welcoming and enjoyable for visitors from around the world.

Again, thank you for your attendance at Smart Rivers 2011! Watch for news about Smart Rivers 2013.

Craig E. Philip, Ph.D.
Ingram Barge Company

 

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