OpenTug was founded by Jason Aristides, Mike Baldwin, and Luciano de la Iglesia.
Inspired by Jason's firsthand experiences in the maritime industry and his profound understanding of its challenges, they set out to revolutionize logistics operations on the waterways.
Recognizing the immense potential of their collective expertise, Jason, Mike, and Luciano joined forces to bring OpenTug to life.
Starting in college, they embarked on a journey to create a software platform that seamlessly connected all the stakeholders of inland marine shipping, aiming to optimize the booking processes.
The team collaborated with leading industry providers of marine and terminal services to build an intuitive platform that works for all logistics professionals. They traveled across the nation, connecting with industry leaders and onboarding service providers, giving OpenTug the scale to ship cargo on any waterway in North America.
OpenTug is the first logistics network to connect Shippers and Marine Operators in a single integrated booking platform.
OpenTug Marketplace is native platform for connecting shippers with barges, terminals, and storage facilities. The OpenTug tools allow for easy coordination with our seamless workflow for handling bookings from request to delivery.
OpenTug has worked tirelessly to develop the tools that operators are looking for the most when coordinating logistics movements. In collaboration with leading tug and barge companies as well as terminals and ports all over the US, we’ve developed SaaS tools for the industry that allow for smoother voyage booking, quoting, and tracking.
View PlansAt OpenTug, we envision a future where cargo flows easily, stakeholders are seamlessly connected, and the full potential of inland waterways is unlocked.
Search and book shipping services on inland waterways, barges, and terminals.
Revolutionize marine shipping with a custom digital booking platform for barge and vessel operators, enabling effortless connection with shippers.
Introducing an innovative digital sales suite for terminal operators. Streamline booking at your terminal or trans-load facility.
Introducing the first ever purposed built booking platform for Ports. OpenTug unifies operations for all terminals and tenants, improving overall visibility.