Why OpenTug? Why Waterways?
We are organizing an inland shipping renaissance to move the world's goods efficiently.
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Inland marine transportation is significantly cheaper than other traditional modes such as rail or trucking because of the lower use of fuel.
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OpenTug's tools and workflows allow sales and customer service teams to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and move more cargo.
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Barge transportation releases over 90% less carbon than overland alternatives. Shipping by barge is by far the most sustainable transportation mode at scale.