Resiliency

摘要

The 2020 outlook for the towboat industry is uncertain at best. The economy and river conditions remain a big question mark. Nevertheless, operators have been keeping the supply chain moving throughout the coronavi-rus pandemic, and several companies have been expanding their fleets. "It's definitely a mixed picture," said Jennifer A. Carpenter, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), "but I like to start with the good news. The industry has been highly successful in keeping Covid-19 in check." Companies have set strict cleaning and safety standards, crews have been diligent, and there have been few cases of Covid-19 on towboats.