Solutions | OpenTug

Our Solutions

We take the complexity out of bulk and breakbulk shipping. OpenTug's solutions empower shippers to move goods reliably across the largest network of barges, terminals, and industrial storage providers in one integrated platform.

OpenTug Marketplace

OpenTug Marketplace drives bulk and breakbulk freight. Shippers, barges, terminals, and storage facilities connect online in a seamless platform enabling new connections and easy facilitation of shipments.

Book barges and terminals

Filter for access, capacity, and commodities

Browse service lanes and terminals

Communicate with service providers

Create contracts digitally

Track shipments and delays

Explore the Marketplace

Custom-branded OpenTug

Our integrated booking platform is now available for companies looking to improve process workflows, book more shippers, and increase efficiency. Custom-branded OpenTug offers the same branded platform as our native marketplace available on your customer facing website or platforms.

Easy CRM and API integrations

Branded customer portals

Notifications, live chat, and service tracking

Billing management and digital payment

Reporting and customer dashboards

End-to-end digital workflow

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The Best Process

At OpenTug, we envision a future where logistics flow effortlessly, where stakeholders are seamlessly connected, and where the full potential of inland waterways is unlocked.

Shippers

Search and book affordable shipping services on inland waterways, barges, and terminals.

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Barge Operators

Revolutionize marine shipping with the first digital booking platform for barge and vessel operators to effortlessly connect with shippers.

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Terminals

Introducing the first digital booking platform for terminal operators to streamline terminal and trans-load facility booking.

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Ports

Introducing the first digital booking platform for Ports to unify operation for all terminals and tenants and improve overall visibility.

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For shippers

Find Barges and Terminals fit for your shipment needs instantly

Filter by commodities, capacity, and capabilities in our Marketplace platform
Book available barge sailings or request a custom quote in minutes
Receive and compare quotes from multiple operators
Communicate, make payments, and track shipment all in one place

Explore the Platform OpenTug for Shippers

For Barge Operators

Discover new shippers and delight current customers with efficiency and digitization

A connected barge booking and sales suite
Branded and marketplace platform options
Digital quoting and contracting with Docusign
CRM and API integrations

View Pricing OpenTug for Barge Operators

For Terminals

Drive Terminal Growth and Improve Customer Service

Highlight your best features and capacity capabilities
Reporting and customer dashboards
Increase visibility and marketing
Customer portal and management suite

Get a Quote OpenTug for Terminals

What our clients say

"OpenTug is a need for us and the entire market. Customers are demanding more visibility and easier access to services, which OpenTug enables."

“OpenTug has allowed Island Freight Line to quickly put a short-sea concept into service, and give businesses and shippers an alternative method for transportation to the island of Nantucket.”

"We were really impressed with the level of detail and the quick responses. We've worked with other freight logistics brokers in the past and it's been a nightmare but with OpenTug, it was just a great experience the whole way through."

Digitized, Supercharged Inland Marine Transportation