November 4, 2021

Blakeley BoatWorks/Cooper Marine & Timberlands Farm Forum

November 4, 2021

Management from Cooper Marine and Timberlands and Blakeley BoatWorks recently gathered for the 2021 Cooper Marine and Timberlands/Blakeley BoatWorks Farm Forum.

The Cooper Group

November 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jesse Goodwin, Blakeley BoatWorks

The Cooper Group

November 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jesse Goodwin, Blakeley BoatWorks

Jesse Goodwin is responsible for ensuring vessels at Blakeley BoatWorks are assembled correctly, safely, and efficiently.

The Cooper Group

October 27, 2021

Workboat Names Its 10 Significant Boats of 2021

The Cooper Group

October 27, 2021

Workboat Names Its 10 Significant Boats of 2021

WorkBoat has announced its 10 Significant Boats of 2021, and we’re honored to have the Gretchen V. Cooper included among them!

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

CP&O Sets Record

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

CP&O set a new company record for container moves.

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

Hurricane Recovery on the Mississippi River

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

Hurricane Recovery on the Mississippi River

Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring would like to acknowledge all of the hard work and dedication put forth during Hurricane Ida, especially in the days and weeks following the storm.

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

SCI Mountain Challenge 2021

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

The annual Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) Mountain Challenge returned in 2021, held September 30 – October 3 in Maine.

The Cooper Group

October 11, 2021

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: Q3, 2021

The Cooper Group

October 11, 2021

The Q3 2021 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

The Cooper Group

October 6, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Manuel Vasquez, Cooper Consolidated

The Cooper Group

October 6, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Manuel Vasquez, Cooper Consolidated

Working the rivers for more than 45 years, Manuel Vasquez, Facility Manager at Cooper Consolidated - Darrow, works to ensure projects are performed safely, efficiently, and to our customers' satisfaction.

The Cooper Group

October 1, 2021

CMT Chip Mill Overview

The Cooper Group

October 1, 2021

Performing timber procurement and chip mill operations, this facility produces hardwood pine and pine chips.

The Cooper Group

September 29, 2021

Cooper/Ports America Q2 Safety Award

The Cooper Group

September 29, 2021

Each quarter Cooper/Ports America recognizes an employee who has demonstrated safety in an exceptional manner in the performance of their duties.

The Cooper Group

September 27, 2021

Mooring Serves Up Gratitude

The Cooper Group

September 27, 2021

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Cooper Consolidated (CC) assisted Cooper/T. Smith Mooring with locating and securing its mooring boats that were displaced by the storm.

The Cooper Group

September 22, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Doug Stokes, Barge Cleaning and Repair, CMT

The Cooper Group

September 22, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Doug Stokes, Barge Cleaning and Repair, CMT

With more than 40 years of industry experience, Doug Stokes oversees Cooper Marine and Timberlands' barge cleaning and repair facility in Aliceville, Alabama.

The Cooper Group

September 13, 2021

Shaping the Global Economy: Sand

The Cooper Group

September 13, 2021

Smaller than gravel and coarser than silt, sand is a granular material that shoulders the growing demands of numerous industries and the world’s infrastructure.

The Cooper Group

September 8, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ted Gayk, CP&O

The Cooper Group

September 8, 2021

Ted Gayk has spent his entire career in the marine transportation industry. Upon graduating college, he set out to begin his profession -- not in the transportation industry, but as a teacher.

The Cooper Group

September 8, 2021

Hurricane Ida Relief

The Cooper Group

September 8, 2021

When a group of our own faces unthinkable trials, we unite together to support them.

The Cooper Group

August 16, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Randy Vick, Regional Director of Loss Control, Cooper Marine and Timberlands

The Cooper Group

August 16, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Randy Vick, Regional Director of Loss Control, Cooper Marine and Timberlands

As the Regional Director of Loss Control for Cooper Marine and Timberlands, Randy Vick is tasked with the responsibility of managing the safety of the marine division's crews and fleet.

The Cooper Group

August 3, 2021

Ronald McDonald House 5th Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta

The Cooper Group

August 3, 2021

Ronald McDonald House 5th Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta

Cooper/T. Smith was once again a proud partner of the Ronald McDonald House’s Rubber Ducky Regatta.

The Cooper Group

August 2, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jeff Guilott, Crescent Towing

The Cooper Group

August 2, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jeff Guilott, Crescent Towing

From radar and AIS transponders to VHF radios, if it plugs in or requires batteries, Jeff keeps it running.

The Cooper Group

July 23, 2021

Waterways Journal’s 40 Under 40

The Cooper Group

July 23, 2021

The Waterways Journal recently recognized the industry’s rising stars with its 40 Under 40 Awards.

The Cooper Group

July 19, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Patty Turner, Accounts Payable, Cooper/Ports America

The Cooper Group

July 19, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Patty Turner, Accounts Payable, Cooper/Ports America

You may not find Patty Turner working the dock, but she nonetheless plays a pivotal role in keeping Cooper/Ports America running smoothly.

The Q2 2025 Coop Scoop Newsletter is now available!