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Five Hidden Costs of ‘Making Do’ with Legacy Systems
Sometimes holding onto legacy systems in logistics can obscure the reality that these systems are often lowering barge companies’ bottom line and staving off more
5 Decisions Barge Operators Face During Times of Low Water and Drought
Drought and low water levels are becoming a more regular part of barge operations. The last three years have seen extreme drought conditions, leading to
Where Do the Hours Go? Solving Hidden Inefficiencies in Barge Dispatching
Freight demand is strong, but your profit margins don’t paint the same picture. Why? You can attribute some of it to issues outside of your
How New Tech Helps Level the Playing Field for Barge Companies of All Size
It may look like national and global logistics companies make progress in unbelievable leaps and bounds on a daily basis, and that staying competitive with
What KPIs Should Barge Fleets Actually Track?
Every business tracks metrics. But in barge transport, the difference between profit and loss often comes down to focusing on the right few. Key Performance
Beyond the Grid: Why Dispatch and Operations Teams in Barge Transport Deserve Better Than Spreadsheets
Picture this: It’s 5:45 AM, the phone’s already ringing, river conditions just changed overnight, and you’ve got to find a crew replacement before the towboat
The Hidden Costs of Manual Data Entry—and How Automation Pays for Itself
The Hidden Costs of Manual Data Entry