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Unlocking Freight Capacity on Inland Waterways with OpenTug

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Barges move over 70 percent of U.S. grain and can carry the equivalent of 4,000 truckloads with a single tugboat. Yet this massive freight channel has remained invisible to most supply chains due to outdated systems and zero visibility.

In this episode, OpenTug CEO Jason Aristides shares how his team is digitizing barge and tug operations with GPS tracking, AI-powered automation, and a modern marketplace experience. By unlocking real-time visibility and booking capabilities, OpenTug is helping shippers tap into a cleaner and more efficient way to move freight across America's 12,000 miles of inland waterways.

Key takeaways:

  • Barges are one of the most fuel-efficient and underused freight modes in North America
  • A single barge move can replace thousands of truckloads with a fraction of the labor
  • OpenTug brings real-time GPS and predictive ETAs to an industry that ran on email chains
  • Ports like New Orleans are investing heavily in container barge terminals
  • More visibility and automation will help eliminate empty miles and reduce emissions

LINKS:

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program.

CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions.

CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now

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Chapters

1. Unlocking Freight Capacity on Inland Waterways with OpenTug (00:00:00)

2. The Untapped Potential of Barges (00:07:13)

3. Visibility Problems in Waterway Logistics (00:16:51)

4. Building a Digital Marketplace for Barges (00:28:21)

5. The Opportunity in Containerized Barge Freight (00:38:13)

6. Global Expansion and Autonomous Tug Shifts (00:48:04)

7. Lessons in Freight Tech and Founder Focus (00:58:19)

451 episodes

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Content provided by Blythe Brumleve. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Blythe Brumleve or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Barges move over 70 percent of U.S. grain and can carry the equivalent of 4,000 truckloads with a single tugboat. Yet this massive freight channel has remained invisible to most supply chains due to outdated systems and zero visibility.

In this episode, OpenTug CEO Jason Aristides shares how his team is digitizing barge and tug operations with GPS tracking, AI-powered automation, and a modern marketplace experience. By unlocking real-time visibility and booking capabilities, OpenTug is helping shippers tap into a cleaner and more efficient way to move freight across America's 12,000 miles of inland waterways.

Key takeaways:

  • Barges are one of the most fuel-efficient and underused freight modes in North America
  • A single barge move can replace thousands of truckloads with a fraction of the labor
  • OpenTug brings real-time GPS and predictive ETAs to an industry that ran on email chains
  • Ports like New Orleans are investing heavily in container barge terminals
  • More visibility and automation will help eliminate empty miles and reduce emissions

LINKS:

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.

-----------------------------------------
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program.

CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions.

CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now

Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Unlocking Freight Capacity on Inland Waterways with OpenTug (00:00:00)

2. The Untapped Potential of Barges (00:07:13)

3. Visibility Problems in Waterway Logistics (00:16:51)

4. Building a Digital Marketplace for Barges (00:28:21)

5. The Opportunity in Containerized Barge Freight (00:38:13)

6. Global Expansion and Autonomous Tug Shifts (00:48:04)

7. Lessons in Freight Tech and Founder Focus (00:58:19)

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