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Operational Efficiencies for Liquid Towing and Tanker Barges
Efficiency is the name of the game in barge transportation—but when you’re towing liquids, the rules change. Hauling fuel, chemicals, or other liquid cargo adds

The Future of Vessel Maintenance: Predictive Maintenance Systems
Data-driven decision making through predictive analytics has made a significant impact on nearly every industry over the last few years. It is not hard to

Harnessing Data to Optimize Barge Operations and Boost Profitability
In logistics, small inefficiencies quickly compound into major costs. For barge transport companies, optimizing fuel use, reducing downtime, and improving cargo handling can significantly impact

The Importance of Barge Safety Protocols
Anyone in the maritime industry knows that the working conditions for barge crew and other maritime employees can be dangerous when precautions are not taken.

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