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Barge America (BA) through its Owner & Developer - CEO Robert (Bob) Gardner

leading resource for businesses seeking introductions to financial and strategic investors plus U.S. Governmental needs through Barge America Tracing, LLC's Turnkey BAT solutions

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​Using Cloud-Based Services Accessibility.  Related to inland waterways navigation system is part of the U.S. marine transportation system (MTS). The maritime transportation system is comprised of 12,000 commercially navigable miles of inland and intra-coastal waterways and channels in Barges - which move commerce to and from 38 states throughout our nation’s heartland, and they serve as transport ramps to industrial and transportation centers and facilitate imports and exports at gateway ports on the Coasts. And foundational Support Follows:
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​BA specializes in bulk inland barges plus maintains a fleet of covered hoppers with 13' and 14' hulls plus provides consultation for the sourcing of specialty floating equipment. Through the services of Barge America's founder and CEO Robert Gardner, it offers over 60 years of expertise as an expert witness and consultant. Also Revolutionizing U.S. Inland Living Waterways Real-Time Navigation for Enhanced Safety, Efficiency and Combination of Government Executive Orders!
Maintains strategic alliances with operators and brokers that specialize in marine equipment outside BA's core expertise.  Those alliances truly make BA your one stop shop for all Bulk Cargo maritime needs, including Governmental regulations, taking everything into account.

 Economic Competitiveness
Efficient Movement of Goods via Inland & intracoastal W
aterways at a Lower Cost and 
Main Commodities Shipped Through our System Include Both Liquid & Dry Chemicals


Fertilizer Agricultural Products
This includes grains like wheat and soybeans

Iron and Steel
Raw materials for steel mills and finished products are transported

Coal and Coke
These are important for energy generation

 Construction Materials
This includes sand, gravel, and rock

Petroleum
Refined products are shipped

Large Machinery and Equipment
Oversized or heavy items, can be transported by Barges
 
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​​​While the inland & intercoastal waterways barge cargo transportation industry faces challenges, particularly related to infrastructure and technology adoption, it also presents substantial opportunities for growth and plays a vital role in the nation's freight transportation network. The industry is actively working to address these issues and adapt to future demands through investments in modernization, technology, and workforce development. Ongoing Demand and Growth: The industry is crucial for freight transportation, especially for bulk commodities, and is expected to continue growing. Reports suggest that from $124.2 billion in 2022, the market will grow at a compounded growth of 4.8% to $158 billion in 2027 worldwide.  And BAT has a Turnkey solution!
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ESSENTIALLY - BINGO - SOLUTIONS:
  • Enterprise, web-centric, cloud-based information and services.
  • Common sense data standards.
  • Resonate data access policy.
  • Situational Awareness.
  • Safety and Security.
  • Geographical and navigational data.
  • Electronic Navigation Charts & Radars required by USCG.
  • Automatic Hydrographic Standards.​​​
  • Provide Situational Awareness.

​Addressing the Maintenance Backlog and Supporting National Strategy, Bob's BAT status-quo solution comprehensively supports the "National Strategy for National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan when something happens successfully".  Beyond navigation, this solution also helps address the substantial $7.5 billion maintenance backlog for inland living waterway infrastructure. By improving efficiency and safety, it lays the groundwork for revisiting cost-sharing arrangements and exploring alternative user fees.
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​​Historically - the inland waterways barge cargo transportation industry faces challenges, particularly related to infrastructure and technology adoption, it also presents substantial opportunities for growth and plays a vital role in the nation's freight transportation network. The industry is actively working to address these issues and adapt to future demands through investments in modernization, technology, and workforce development.

Ongoing Demand and Growth
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The industry is crucial for freight transportation, especially for bulk commodities, and is expected to continue growing. Reports suggest that from $124.2 billion in 2022, the market will grow at a compounded growth of 4.8% to $158 billion in 2027 worldwide Facilitating Agricultural Exports.
 
 
​Foundational Path to Move Forward
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