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Where Do the Hours Go? Solving Hidden Inefficiencies in Barge Dispatching

2025-10-10

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

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The Future of Vessel Maintenance: Predictive Maintenance Systems

2025-04-10

Data-driven decision making through predictive analytics has made a significant impact on nearly every industry over the last few years. It is not hard to

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Harnessing Data to Optimize Barge Operations and Boost Profitability

2025-03-29

In logistics, small inefficiencies quickly compound into major costs. For barge transport companies, optimizing fuel use, reducing downtime, and improving cargo handling can significantly impact

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The Importance of Barge Safety Protocols

2025-03-17

Anyone in the maritime industry knows that the working conditions for barge crew and other maritime employees can be dangerous when precautions are not taken.

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6 Ways in which the Barge Industry Can “Go Digital” without Headaches

2025-02-19

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

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Why Most Industries Are Moving Away from Email and Spreadsheets–Including Barge Transportation

2024-12-15

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

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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

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

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Modernizing Your Barge Business through Electrification

2024-09-27

In the modern world, staying competitive means embracing new technologies that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. The inland marine industry is no exception. At BargeOps,

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Mastering Liquid Transport: Key Strategies for Improving Barge Efficiency

2024-08-09

There are no magic bullets when it comes to increasing efficiency in liquid transportation. Instead, small steps can have significant impacts when barge operators focus

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 are the Prospects for Automation in the Barge Industry?

2024-04-26

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

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