Shelley Byrne is an author at The Metropolis Planet newspaper. She covers a range of topics including construction and real estate, transportation and mobility, and energy policy, with a particular focus on the intersection of these areas with climate change and environmental issues. Shelley has been featured in notable publications such as the Paducah Sun, The Waterways Journal - Weekly, and Great Lakes/Seaway Review.
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Shelley Byrne's coverage primarily focuses on local business and industry, with an emphasis on transportation and logistics related to riverports and inland waterways. She often includes press releases and government announcements in her reporting, indicating a preference for official sources or news directly from involved parties.
Given this focus, those reaching out to Shelley should consider offering insights into developments at specific riverports or bridge construction projects, as well as data-supported analysis of trends affecting river levels or the broader inland waterways industry. Expert commentary from individuals with direct involvement in these areas could be particularly impactful.
It’s also important to note that Shelley has a national geographic focus within the United States. Therefore, pitches should highlight how the proposed topic relates to national implications within the context of riverports and inland waterways.
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By: Shelley Byrne
The Paducah Propeller Club will celebrate National Maritime Day and honor award recipients Randy Chamness and Julie Harris during a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. May 16 at the Seamen's Church Institute's Center for Maritime Education in Paducah, Ky.
By: Shelley Byrne
Maintenance work inside one of McAlpine Locks and Dam's 1,200-foot chambers is scheduled to be complete May 5, ending a closure meant to extend its reliability.
May 8, 2026 By Shelley Byrne Listen to this Article
The Nashville Engineer District terminated its contract with Shimmick Construction for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, citing...
By: Shelley Byrne
Visitors to The Ingram Distillery in Columbus, Ky., can take in views of the Mississippi River, explore a floating barrelhouse, taste “river-aged” whiskey for themselves and bring home a bottle or two.
By: Frank McCormack, Shelley Byrne
In March, the Environmental Protection Agency presented the results of a “Technology Review” pertaining to marine tank vessel loading operations (MTVLO). The Clean Air Act requires such a review every eight years to evaluate the control of hazardous air pollutants.
By: Shelley Byrne
The Paducah Propeller Club celebrated National Maritime Day with a ceremony May 16 that included award presentations and a wreath presentation ceremony.
FreightWeekSTL returns June 8-12 with educational sessions, riverboat tours and discussions focused on inland waterways, infrastructure...
The Detroit Engineer district announced May 21 that it has awarded a design services contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois.
By: Shelley Byrne
A recent deal for The Kearny Companies to lease a Jefferson Parish warehouse from the Port of New Orleans and expand its Foreign Trade Zone came together in about three weeks.
