barges
towboats
miles of inland waterway
years in operation
What We Move
Steel, fuel, and grain — the cargo a country is built on.
01 / Build
Build Our Country
Steel for skylines, cement for highways, aggregates, fertilizer, and project cargo are the materials behind every road, factory, and farm in America. We carry thousands of tons every day to help our country prosper.
02 / Power
Power Our Economy
Crude, refined products, petrochemicals, and ethanol are the fuels at the core of American industry. Our fleet makes sure that regardless of fuel, we keep America’s transport system fueled every day.
03 / Feed
Feed Our World
Corn, soybeans, and wheat from the American Midwest reach global markets through the export terminals at the Gulf. From the country elevator to the ship, the barge is how the world eats American grain.
Our Network
America’s Most Comprehensive Marine Network
Our 3,500 barges and 130 towboats work every major river system the U.S. economy runs on — from Pittsburgh to the Gulf, and from the Twin Cities to the Texas coast.
A network that covers over 12,000 miles of inland waterway, served by a team 2,000 Team Members strong across the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, and Gulf Intracoastal systems.
Our Future
Building a New Future for America’s Most Storied Transportation System
The inland waterway is the most established mover of American goods — and it is also the most fuel-efficient. ACBL is investing millions of dollars every year in the boats, barges, and people that will carry the country’s freight for the next century.
The most established — and most fuel-efficient — way to move American goods at scale.
Our Team
The Best Team on the River
Our captains have been steering boats for decades, our engineers learned the work from the ground up, and our shore staff treat every shipment as if it were their own. Our culture and commitment to excellence make sure that people and cargo arrive safely — every shift, every lock, every mile.
