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Paving the Way for Better Crew Management
The world relies heavily on the barge transport industry to ship everything from food to petroleum. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway alone transports 100 million tons

How Government Regulations Affect the Barge Transport Industry
Barge transport might not be the most heavily regulated industry, but regulations certainly impact every barge company’s operations one way or another. Government regulations are

6 Ways in which the Barge Industry Can “Go Digital” without Headaches
Like many other industries, the barge transportation industry is undergoing something of a digital revolution: More and more workflows are being carried out with the

The Dangers of “Pencil Whipping” for Barge Transportation Companies
Part of operating a successful business of any kind is identifying the hazards and finding ways of preventing them. Sometimes these hazards in the maritime

Five Features to Look for in Vessel Management Software for Barge Shipping
The vessel management software market offers no shortage of options. Valued at $1.8 billion in 2023, it’s expected to more than double to $3.95 billion

Why Most Industries Are Moving Away from Email and Spreadsheets–Including Barge Transportation
If a customer emailed you right now with an invoice question, how quickly would you be able to respond? Would you need to dig through

Looking Ahead to 2025 for the Barge Industry
While the future has some degree of uncertainty, there is much we can glean from past trends in the barge industry. It is particularly helpful