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Understand the intricacies of barge rate calculations with our comprehensive guide. Explore factors impacting the costs like base rate, distance, demand, and freight class. Book your barge at the best rates with OpenTug.com today!

Explore the world of breakbulk cargo with our latest blog post! Grasp the essentials of breakbulk—handling oversized, irregular goods that defy standard containers. Uncover the challenges and benefits, discover the specialized terminals that make it happen, and learn how OpenTug simplifies the search for the right facilities.

Discover the importance of selecting the right mode for cargo transport in our latest blog post. Explore the advantages and limitations of barge shipping and learn how to evaluate factors such as cargo characteristics, distance, cost, and time sensitivity. Optimize your logistics solutions for efficiency and success.

The benefits of shipping via US waterways are countless for all stakeholders in the logistics value chain. Despite the benefits, we must content with inefficiencies and difficulties in tracking marine logistics.

Discover how inland logistics and barge terminals transform bulk transportation in the United States. Learn about the latest trends, challenges, and benefits for shipping companies and carriers in improving their supply chain operations. Explore the potential of inland transportation to optimize costs, reduce carbon footprint, and gain access to key markets.

Explore the emerging trends and challenges in bulk transportation, including the rise of barge terminals and inland logistics. Discover how advanced technologies and sustainable practices are reshaping the future of bulk transportation for shipping companies and carriers in the United States.