LCT Barges, also known as Landing Craft Tank Barges, play a crucial role in efficient cargo transport and have various applications in the maritime industry. In this article, we will explore the overview and applications of LCT Barges, delve into their capacity and design

The marine industry is an essential link in international trade, with ocean-going vessels representing the most efficient and often the only method of transporting large volumes of basic commodities and finished products.Bulk carriers play a major role in the global economy. Dry bulk cargoes cover a

First let's discuss crude oil.2021 So far, the world consumes about 97.4 barrels of oil per day. Objectively speaking, that's about 42 gallons (159 liters) per barrel. In the U.S., 90% of oil ends up in pipelines across the country. But oil is also transported across the U.S. in train cars, tanker t

Benefits of Barge TransportationBenefits of barge transportation. When it comes to logistics, barging is an often overlooked mode of transportation. While truck and rail transportation are more commonly used and more visible, there is a great deal of evidence that shows the advantages of transportin

Container shipping spot rates in the trans-Pacific trade started to rise in late June and remain near their highs for 2023. The question is: How much of this rate gain is driven by peak season demand, and how much by shipping lines intentionally constraining capacity?U.S. import numbers confirm that

With the Panama Canal implementing sharp cuts in the number of booking slots for transits in the coming months tankers are set to be squeezed out of using the key waterway.In its weekly report broker Poten noted that oil tankers were relatively minor participants in the canal’s transit numbers but t