At OpenTug, we envision a future where logistics flow effortlessly, stakeholders are seamlessly connected, and the full potential of inland waterways is unlocked. OpenTug delivers the visibility and connectivity needed for shippers to fully utilize inland and coastal shipping. Our mission is simple yet transformative: Increase the efficiency of freight transportation by utilizing inland & coastal waterways.
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.
At OpenTug, we envision a future where cargo flows easily, stakeholders are seamlessly connected, and the full potential of inland waterways is unlocked.
OpenTug’s software tools are relied on by stakeholders throughout the nation’s waterways. This includes inland and coastal barge companies, bulk and breakbulk ocean lines, and organizations leveraging barge transport to move their products.
The OpenTug Marketplace is a digital network built to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide. Shippers can request service from our network of operators and compare quotes, sign agreements and communicate in-app. Operators, terminals and other third-party users can market their services and capabilities to shippers, and quote more business with OpenTug.
It’s free to browse and make requests on the OpenTug Marketplace. Post your first the request today!
OpenTug BargeOS and LinerOS are built specifically with the nuances of marine transportation in mind.
BargeOS enables operators to take control of their sales flow:
- BargeOS Quoting: Plan and estimate voyages, to produce fast, accurate quotes.
- BargeOS Booking: Enable customers to request services seamlessly online
- BargeOS Tracking: Monitor the status of voyages underway, with automated Daily Position Reports and exception notifications.
LinerOS gives scheduled service operators the agility to handle more cargo, with exceptional service.
- LinerOS Quoting: Get estimates out the door faster than ever before, with tariff-based semi or fully automated quote generation.
- LinerOS Booking: Give customers a single booking portal to access your business. LinerOS booking handles everything from order entry and booking confirmation, to cargo management and BOL generation.
- LinerOS Tracking: Keep customers up to date with their loads including transit time, loading progress, and current location of vessels.
OpenTug BargeOS and LinerOS with Booking, Quoting and Tracking tools, are available individually or as a suite for anybody managing maritime logistics. Each of these products are designed specifically with the unique requirements dependent use cases.
OpenTug tools work even better together! It’s easy to use BargeOS Quoting with a job from the OpenTug Marketplace, and Track that voyage once it’s underway. Already have software in place that you love? Contact the OpenTug team to discuss how we can integrate with tools in use at your company today.
Data security and privacy is our top priority at OpenTug. All data in OpenTug is securely segmented by Company, and you can choose who at your organization has access to sensitive data. OpenTug never shares personal data with third parties.
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