Topic: logistics

Barging Glossary

Barging is an important transportation method for businesses across the globe. In the United States alone, more than 620 million tons of cargo move through the inland waterways in one year, which generates about $70 billion for the economy. If you’re new ...

Experience a Day in the Life of Ozinga Fleet Management

When your fleet includes ready mix trucks, material haulers, and other specialty vehicles, you need trusted people behind the scenes ensuring these vehicles are properly serviced and maintained. At Ozinga, we're lucky to have a solid Fleet Management ...

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Rail Transportation

The United States has been relying on rail transportation since the first US railway opened in 1830. Since then, rail has been a dependable and ever-changing way for companies to move goods from one location to the next. Whether you have a high interest ...

Experience a Day in the Life of an Ozinga Mechanic

When you have operations across multiple states and a large fleet of vehicles, it’s important to surround yourself with the right individuals who can help the operation run efficiently. At Ozinga, we’re lucky to have some of the best mechanics in our ...

Digital Fleet: Transforming Logistics

Running a smooth business fleet requires accepting innovative tools as they become readily available. One such tool that can help fulfill your company’s logistics needs is Digital Fleet. From improving employee productivity to offering analytics, learn ...

Material Handling: Let the Experts Help

You know your business. You know your customers. Often, however, your customers are spread across cities, states or the country. Your distribution plans are based upon your points of supply and your customer base. Most companies have their own ...

A Day in the Life of a Towboat Captain

Every Ozinga coworker was born to build, whether in an office, on the road, or even on the river. Our towboat captains help us build every day by safely moving our materials via barge.

The Importance of Well-Managed Inventory

Some businesses require a large amount of building materials to be kept on hand. For many businesses, having the space to store these materials isn’t easy to come by. This is why it’s a good idea to invest in material storage. Not only will these storage ...

Barge Topside Repair: What to Look for in a Service Provider

Your barge is an expensive and critical asset, and if it suffers from damage, this asset must be fixed. When you’re in need of barge topside repair , it’s important to choose the right service provide to handle the job. Doing so can help you get your ...

Benefits of the Inland Waterway System

Most people look at the inland river water system and think its sole purpose is for independent boating and fun water activities. However, the inland waterways provide a transportation network that is used by many businesses. Besides offering a great ...