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The Future of Barge Shipping

Say goodbye to fragmented reporting processes, inefficient scheduling, and a lack of visibility into your voyages. With OpenTug BargeOS, shippers gain the ability to:

  • Track shipments in real-time with a combination of data sources, physical devices and AI integration
  • Optimize costs with AI-powered cost prediction and cost analysis reporting
  • Simplify scheduling with automated workflows and integrated nominations
  • Gain insights into your cost effectiveness, route efficiency, and safety
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Introducing BargeOS for Shippers

Total Shipment Visibility

  • Track barge movements in real-time from loading to delivery
  • Get automated ETAs and delay alerts before issues arise
  • Reduce manual check-ins with automatic status updates

AI-Powered Cost Estimation & Management

  • Instant cost estimations with detailed breakdowns for any route
  • Factor in fuel costs, delays, and surcharges for smarter planning
  • Avoid unexpected fees and demurrage with better forecasting

Automated Ordering

  • Turn email requests into orders automatically – no manual entry
  • Keep workflows moving with real-time approvals and status tracking
  • Reduce admin overhead and eliminate order errors

Advanced Reporting and Data Insights

  • Pre-built reports for tracking costs, efficiency, and performance
  • Custom dashboards for compliance, carbon emissions, and audits
  • AI-powered search to instantly pull key shipment data

Advanced Reporting and Data Insights

  • Pre-built reports for tracking costs, efficiency, and performance
  • Custom dashboards for compliance, carbon emissions, and audits
  • AI-powered search to instantly pull key shipment data

Easy System Integrations

  • Sync with ERP, TMS, and accounting systems
  • APIs for custom connectivity with existing logistics software
  • Make OpenTug the hub of your barge logistics
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BargeOS is the only end-to-end logistics system built for inland waterway shipping.

With real-time tracking, automated quoting, and predictive analytics, it helps shippers move cargo with confidence and efficiency.

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Dry Bulk
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Breakbulk
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Liquid Bulk
Grain, Fertilizer, Coal, Minerals

Who Benefits from OpenTug?

Our platform is built for dry bulk shippers moving cargo on U.S. inland waterways.

  • Reduce delays by improving scheduling & visibility
  • Track barge ETAs in real-time with auntomated alerts
  • Manage demurrage fees and voyage costs and custom reporting
Steel, Heavy Equipment, Timber

Who Benefits from OpenTug?

Our platform is built for shippers moving breakbulk cargo on U.S. inland waterways.

  • Simplify multi-port scheduling with optimized logistics tools
  • Ensure cargo integrity with enhanced tracking
  • Automate coordination for over-dimensional freight
Chemicals, Petroleum, Liquid Fertilizer, Liquid Gas

Who Benefits from OpenTug?

Our platform is built for shippers moving liquid bulk on U.S. inland waterways.

  • Improve compliance tracking with regulatory reporting
  • Enhance safety monitoring with real-time alerts
  • Seamless coordination with terminals and ports

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OpenTug is a marine logistics platform dedicated to optimizing freight efficiency on inland and coastal waterways by streamlining booking, quoting and tracking.

Seattle, Washington (206) 854-1474sales@opentug.com

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