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Looking Ahead to 2025 for the Barge Industry

2024-12-14

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

aerial view of cargo boat and barge on river

What is the Useful Life of an Inland Barge? And How Can it Be Extended?

2024-11-16

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.

Recap: How 2024 Shaped the Barge Industry for Years to Come

2024-11-07

For barge company owners and leaders in the maritime industry, staying informed about the forces shaping the sector is vital to navigating challenges and seizing

The Challenge of Finding New Barge Transportation Workers, and How to Attract Them to the Industry

2024-09-13

The aging infrastructure of inland waterways has been a challenge for the shipping industry for some time. With the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,

Building a Better Barge Business: The Importance of Customer-Friendly Invoicing

2024-07-29

Scaling a barge transport business demands simplifying and improving key processes, and invoicing is one critical area often overlooked. In the barge industry, invoicing is

How Big Data Lifts the Barge Industry to a Higher Level of Performance

2024-06-21

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

2024-06-14

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

What a Sustainable Future Might Look Like for the Barge Industry

2024-03-22

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.

Bringing Down Fuel Costs and Emissions for a Barge Fleet

2024-02-23

There’s no question that fuel costs for inland waterway transportation are lower than other modes. A report commissioned by the U.S. National Waterways Foundation shows

Keeping Barge Operator Profits Afloat as Drought Ebbs and Flows

2024-02-09

Year after year, drought conditions present a challenge across industries in the US, and the barge transportation industry is particularly hard-hit. Low river water levels

7 Tips for Making Your Barge Operations More Efficient

2024-01-19

Like all businesses, there are things outside of a barge operator’s control, like bad weather or a congested waterway. However, companies can still do some

6 Things That Frequently Delay Barge Operations

2024-01-12

In the barge transportation industry, time is money. If items are delayed in port or in transit, that can mean additional costs, not to mention

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