The Past and Present of Inland Waterways. Even though the nation’s inland waterways help facilitate the transportation of 600 million tons of freight each year, many of us still don’t know the history of waterways or how they’re currently maintained to keep things moving seamlessly. From their origin to how ...
The Benefits of Barge Transportation. When it comes to logistics, barges are an often-overlooked mode of transportation. While truck and rail transportation is commonly used and more visible, there’s plenty of evidence to support the benefits of transporting goods across waterways instead of land. Ranging from financial to environmental, there’s ...
2019 International WorkBoat Show. This week, our very own Leo Bye and Josh Vaughn attended the annual International Workboat Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine trade show in North America. It is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators, ...
Exploring the World of Barges. Whether you’re new to the marine industry or you’re a more seasoned veteran, it’s always fun to visit the basics of barges. Did you know we have been using marine barges in the modern world since before the Industrial Revolution?
A barge is defined as a ...
