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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
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
Five Features to Look for in Vessel Management Software for Barge Shipping
The vessel management software market offers no shortage of options. Valued at $1.8 billion in 2023, it’s expected to more than double to $3.95 billion
Why Most Industries Are Moving Away from Email and Spreadsheets–Including Barge Transportation
If a customer emailed you right now with an invoice question, how quickly would you be able to respond? Would you need to dig through
Looking Ahead to 2025 for the Barge Industry
While the future has some degree of uncertainty, there is much we can glean from past trends in the barge industry. It is particularly helpful
What is the Useful Life of an Inland Barge? And How Can it Be Extended?
A new barge with covers can cost around a million dollars and the tugs that pull them can cost far more, depending on the specifications.