How Barges Move 70% of America’s Grain (and Why No One Talks About It)
Barges aren’t just slow-moving vessels on sleepy rivers; they move the bulk of America’s heaviest freight.
In fact, 70% of the nation’s grain and 40% of Nashville’s gasoline are shipped by barge, according to Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug. And when a load is too heavy for the highway, barges become the no-permit-needed workaround that keeps oversized equipment, military gear, and industrial cargo flowing.
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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve and we're telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with the intersection of technology...
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