MnDOT Hastings Bridge Project

Upper River Services partnered with Lunda/Ames JV to design and implement a process to move the pre-constructed, 6.5 million pound, Hastings bridge from land to barge.  Upper River then positioned the bridge to be lifted and placed 50’ above the river.

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The Waterways Journal Captain Profiles: Captain Tom Hanes, Upper River Services

In February 2021, the Waterways Journal featured a number of captains who run tugs and towboats on the rivers. Our very own Tom Hanes was a featured captain.

So Minnesota: Impact of barge traffic on the state

Many enjoy hitting the water in Minnesota on a boat. But for some, it's big business. A large part of our state's economy depends on barge traffic. Many don't realize the impact barge traffic has on Minnesota. "We are a silent giant...

Environmental Initiative Receives Federal Grant for Project Green Fleet

As of April 2021, 67% of the vessels in our fleet have been repowered with newer, cleaner engines. This statistic does not include our newest vessel, the M/V Mendota, built using the same Tier 3 engines used to repower the other vessels.
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