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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

How Big Data Lifts the Barge Industry to a Higher Level of Performance
As data analytics revolutionizes the barge industry, inland marine revenue is poised for growth from $132 billion in 2023 to a projected $185 billion in

Intelligent Waterways: Opportunities for Automating Traffic Monitoring in the Barge Industry
The barge transportation industry plays a vital role in the US economy, facilitating the movement of vast quantities of commodities and raw materials along the

Advances in Inland Marine Shipping Communication Standards
Today’s businesses run on data, and marine transport businesses are no exception. But collecting, sharing, and analyzing data are trickier when factoring in not only

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