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Explore how intermodal shipping offers efficient, sustainable logistics solutions. Learn how OpenTug helps improve shipping.

Barges: from ancient origins to modern logistics. Discover their evolution, challenges, and future innovations in global transportation. Explore the history, significance, and modern-day relevance of barge transportation. Learn about its role in trade, logistics, and the supply chain, along with innovations and challenges.

Bridge collapse exposes America's port vulnerabilities. Learn how Short Sea Shipping with barges can ease congestion, utilize smaller ports, and create a more resilient transportation system.

Discover the advantages of barge transportation over road and rail for efficiency, cost savings & environment. Learn how OpenTug can streamline your shipping.

In this blog, we focus on both the similarities and distinctive aspects of ocean and inland transport.

Explore the future of the barge industry: growth potential, benefits, challenges, and digitization, including OpenTug's role in transforming shipping.