Published
Sep 16, 2025 11:37 PM by
Jason Aristides, CEO, OpenTug
The inland barge industry stands at a critical juncture. While we've long known that barges move cargo more efficiently than trucks or rail—past studies have shown 647 ton-miles per gallon compared to rail's 477 and trucking's 145—our operational visibility has lagged behind other transportation modes. This disconnect between our mode's advantages and technological capabilities has cost operators millions while the larger conversation around supply chain digitization has only intensified. Ocean carriers and trucking companies alike have embraced real-time...
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