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A Kentucky riverport and a marine construction firm based in the same town are working together on a project they hope leads to additional jobs and economic opportunities for their Ohio River town. The Owensboro Riverport Authority has been hard at work over the past few years to expand its total capacity of bulk and other cargoes, Executive Director Brian Wright said. That has meant the recent purchase of a new Sennebogen 875 material handler that should arrive in April or May and the need for an accompanying spud barge. The port, which is a publicly owned entity, sent out a request for qualifications in December. "We were very pleased to award the construction of this new spud barge to Yager Marine," Wright said, adding, "It really was a win-win not only for Yager Marine right here in Owensboro but also for the entire community to provide jobs and for future jobs long-term." |