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Explore the shipping industry's challenges and resurgence with OpenTug. Read on for insights on US waterways and marine strategies

Explore the untapped potential of Inland Marine Shipping in the US. Discover its efficiency, economic value, and relevance to modern businesses.

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.