The Ship Report: A look at how ships are scheduled and spaced as they transit the river

The Ship Report, Thursday, June 18, 2026It might seem like a ship is just moseying by on its way up or downriver, but the truth is a lot of planning and scheduling goes into the movements of every ship on the Columbia. Today we'll talk about the factors at play, and the strategies our professionals use to keep ships, people and cargo safe on the river.