Kirby makes additional marine transportation acquisitions.
Kirby acquires Sabine Towing & Transportation. Sabine Towing had a history dating back to 1909. Dixie Carriers and Sabine Towing, as well as numerous of the other marine companies acquired by Kirby including Ole Man River Company, Scott Chotin, Inc. were very instrumental in the development of the United States inland waterway system, which is composed of thousands of miles of navigable rivers, canals and coastal waterways.