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Metrics solution provides for opportunity to move additional grain to port in Western Australia

January 13, 2020

Watco's largest customer in Australia, CBH Group, is also Australia's largest co-operative and a leader in the Australian grain industry. They have operations extending along the value chain from grain storage...

Watco and Watco Supply Chain Services helps Columbia Pulp start from scratch

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June 7, 2019

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Watco’s journey with Columbia Pulp began when The Great Northwest Railroad’s Commercial Director, Ted Kadau, was contacted a few years ago about rail rates, track design, logistics and help with access to...

Houston Team handles helitanker

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June 5, 2019

Moves

The Watco Houston Team temporarily housed a helpful, life-saving piece of equipment in early May. The Sikorsky - Erickson S-64 helicopter made its way to the Houston docks at Greens Port Industrial Terminals f...

Red Lightning crew to the rescue

Tracie VanBecelaere

March 14, 2019

Team Drive

The Ohio River’s currents can run fast, so when the six-man crew of the MV (Motor Vessel) Dan L sent out a distress signal they were relieved to get an immediate response from Watco’s MV Red Lightning crew memb...

Watco Moves – Heavy Lifts in Houston

Jay Benedict

March 14, 2019

Moves

Greens Port Industrial Terminals (GPIT) sees plenty of vessels carrying a variety of bulk products and break-bulk products like steel pipes and coils. Most of the time, unloading them is fairly straight-forward...

Unique agreement takes Watco operations into Canada

Tracie VanBecelaere

December 12, 2018

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As of November 1, 2018, Watco can say they manage rail operations in Canada. Watco is now responsible for the management of all aspects of the operations of the Stewart Southern Railway (SSS), a short line rail...

Wisconsin Team creates a piece of history

Tracie VanBecelaere

December 11, 2018

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A popular item in the news recently has been the Union Pacific 4141 locomotive, which carried President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place in College Station, Texas. What many people don't know, is tha...

35 Years of Amazing Watco Customers being served by Amazing Watco Teams

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June 28, 2018

Milestones

This Sunday, July 1, 2018, will mark the 35th anniversary of the first Customer ever served by a Watco Team Member. With that momentous occasion almost upon us, it is appropriate to spend a little time reflecti...

Oshkosh Transload Terminal is open for business

Tracie VanBecelaere

June 15, 2018

Moves

The City of Oshkosh, the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, and Watco Companies recently hosted a ribbon cutting at a new terminal facility in Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Southwest Industrial Park. Watc...

Historic engine sports new Watco logo for Pittsburg homecoming

Jay Benedict

October 16, 2017

Strong

Watco rolled out the black and yellow to support the crimson and gold in Pittsburg State’s homecoming parade on Saturday, October 14. One difference this year is that it was decorated with the new Watco logo, w...

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