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What are the largest barge companies in the US? ›

With a fleet of 4,800 barges, powered by nearly 200 towboats, ACBL is one of the nation's largest liquid & dry cargo barge lines, operating fleets & terminals throughout the inland waterways network.

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Leading inland barge transportation specialist American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has announced a reorganization that CEO Mike Ellis says “confirms our commitment to building a strong and diversified team capable of executing our strategic initiatives.”

All hotel barges are crewed, with crew members living onboard the vessel, or close to the cruise route. Depending on a boat's guest capacity and rating, crew on hotel barges range from three to seven.

Each barge is 70 feet wide by 200 feet long: twice the width of a standard barge. Its inner corners are squared rather than rounded to better fit containers. Each barge can carry 72 40-foot containers or 144 20-foot containers.

The barges are owned or operated by Campbell Transportation Company located on the left descending bank of the Ohio River, just downstream from the McKees Rocks Bridge. The McKees Rocks Bridge was closed in both directions and rail traffic was shut down on the rail bridge to Brunot Island.

To move goods up and down the Mississippi, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a 9-foot shipping channel from Baton Rouge, LA to Minneapolis, MN. From Baton Rouge past New Orleans to Head of Passes, a 45 foot channel is maintained to allow ocean-going vessels access to ports between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Mississippi River is a vital commercial waterway, with barges constantly plying its waters carrying a staggering amount of cargo. These flat-bottomed vessels are essential for transporting bulk commodities like grains, coal, petroleum products, and construction materials.

The existing barge rate marks an 80% reduction from the historical peak recorded at 2,653% over tariff ($105.85/ton) in the week beginning October 11, 2022. The rate for barge transport projected over the next three months was a 7% decrease from the prior week, standing at 422% above the tariff ($16.84/ton).

What is a barged number? ›

Call Barging is a phone feature that allows you to join in on an existing phone call, usually to assist in answering questions, clearing up information, or closing a sale. In barge mode, both the customer and the agent can hear you, creating a three-way conversation.

As a member of the ACBL, you are one of more than 167,000 people who enjoy the camaraderie and fun of participating in a game of skill and strategy.

The American Contract Bridge League was founded in 1937. Today it is the largest bridge organization in North America, supporting clubs and tournaments in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda.

About American Commercial Lines

American Commercial Lines is an integrated marine transportation service company owned by Platinum Equity and operating in the United States Jones Act trades.

The Great Lakes Towing Company, popularly called “The Towing Company,” operates the largest and most experienced U.S.-flag tugboat fleet.

The Ingram Barge Company is a barge company based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Orrin Henry Ingram, Sr. Ingram Barge Company M/V PAT C at Chalmette, Louisiana. According to the company website, Ingram operates nearly 4,000 barges with a fleet of over 80 linehaul vessels and over 30 tug boats.

In 2005, members of Tidewater's management team, in partnership with equity investor Endeavor Capital, bought Tidewater.

Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a family-owned, independent marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.