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The Hidden Cost of Being the Person Everyone Depends On
If you work for a barge company, you may know someone who can remember all the documentation you need for a new customer, how rates
The New Due-Diligence Questions Every Barge Operator Should Be Ready to Answer
In 2026, due diligence in inland marine transportation looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. Cargo owners, brokers, and procurement
How to Estimate Total Cost of a Barge Transport Job: Fuel, Time, and Other Hidden Costs
On paper, estimating the cost of a barge transport job looks straightforward. Distance is known. Fuel burn can be calculated. Crew costs are defined. Taxes
The Legal and Financial Risks of Paper Logs and the Rise of Digital Recordkeeping
In recent years, the inland marine industry has begun to embrace digital compliance and data transparency. This means that paper logs have now become a
When the River Shrinks Again: Why “Missing Moves” Will Cost You More in 2026
After three straight years of disruptive low-water events on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, inland marine operators are bracing for another challenging navigation season.
The Pressures 2026 Might Bring (or Continue to Bring) to the Inland Marine and the Barge Transport Industry
Although we may not be able to clearly see what the future will bring, 2025 gave us plenty of hints as to what we can
Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How Smart Event Tracking in Fleeting and Midstreaming Cuts Revenue Leakage
Barge operators that are still relying on traditional methods, like manual paper logs, spreadsheets, or radio notes to record fleeting activity might be leaking more