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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 to Scale Your Barge Transport Business
Let’s say that you’ve had some early success with your barge transport company, and that you feel you are ready to scale your operations. There
Understanding Cybersecurity in the Barge Transport Industry
Amid all the challenges of daily operation in the barge transport industry, marine cybersecurity may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Yet,
What are the Prospects for Automation in the Barge Industry?
The barge transportation industry has been vital to the US economy for centuries, providing a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to move massive quantities of
5 Recent Inventions for Safer Barge Operations
Tugboat and barge workers are especially susceptible to danger while working on inland waterways. Despite OSHA barge safety guidelines for preventing slips on deck, wearing
Modernizing Employee Retention in the Maritime Industry
Attracting and retaining workers is a growing challenge throughout the economy, and that goes doubly for the waterways workforce—but that doesn’t mean employee turnover must
What a Sustainable Future Might Look Like for the Barge Industry
True, barges are more sustainable than other types of transport. But the industry will need to do more to “go green” to meet sustainability goals.