MarAd Report Cites Studies & Research Areport issued by the Mari time Administration (MarAd) concludes that inland barge transportation is a safe, efficient, economical and environmentally sound ...

d) Integration with Intermodal Transport: Barge transportation is increasingly integrated with rail and road transport to offer seamless intermodal solutions, enhancing supply chain efficiency.

This segment benefits from the cost-efficiency and environmental advantages of barge transport, offering a lower carbon footprint compared to other modes like road and rail. Growth is further ...