Kirby Corporation has announced record earnings for the second quarter in a row.

Joe Pyne
The New York-listed barge giant saw income spike by over 75% in the fourth period thanks once again to high US petrochemical production levels.

Net profit soared to $56.2m in the three months to 31 December compared with $31.6m during the same period last in 2010.

Shareholders of the Houston-based outfit will pocket $1.00