Barges can move the equivalent of thousands of truckloads using a fraction of the fuel, but most of the industry still runs on email chains and guesswork.
Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug, is changing that by bringing real-time GPS tracking, AI-powered automation, and digital booking tools to the tug and barge sector. He joins Blythe Brumleve to explain how this overlooked freight mode is being modernized and why it’s critical for sustainability, efficiency, and long-term supply chain resilience.
Topics Covered:
• Barge freight visibility
• Reducing carbon footprint in logistics
• Port of New Orleans container growth
• Middle mile freight solutions
• The role of AI in barge routing
Watch this episode to learn how technology is transforming one of the oldest freight modes into one of the smartest, and why shippers who ignore barges are missing a major opportunity.
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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch, and we’re telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with the intersection of technology and marketing within the industry. Rated as a top 5% podcast out of all industries and growing. Follow along to stay curious and become a better thinker in freight.
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