Our Vision: Be the best-in-class provider of logistics solutions and a preferred partner to our customers, vendors, and employees.
We have a successful track record of moving just about anything that can be moved by water, from crushed limestone to sensitive petroleum and petrochemical products, to oversized components including drilling rig sections and, yes, even rocket-powered space vehicles! Contact Canal Barge Company to help us understand and solve your most complex marine logistics and transportation needs.
At Canal Barge Company, we believe our customer is with us every step of the way and we work to ensure valuable cargo is delivered on-time and with zero incidents or deficiencies.
Canal Barge Company is dedicated to our mission of forming long-term, mutually profitable partnerships with our customers by providing consistently high-quality marine transportation, bulk liquid storage, and management services, with zero spills and incidents.
Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company is a privately-owned marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our greatest strength is in understanding our customers’ requirements, bringing customized solutions, and providing best-in-class service. Our core operations are on the Inland Waterways System of the United States, and we also operate internationally through our oceangoing deck barge fleet.
We focus on providing value-added services where our people make the difference!

Premier inland marine logistics and solutions provider for liquid cargo customers who value our approach to safe, on-time and on-spec delivery of your cargo.
Customized logistics systems for dry cargo customers that deliver reliability and ratability for our customers.

Logistical solutions and project management services for transportation of cargos to domestic and international destinations.

Reliable logistics solutions driven through a high-velocity system along the Gulf Coast and into mid-America.

Leading provider of towing, fleeting, shipyard and waterline services along the Illinois Waterway.

Full service bulk liquid storage facility near Chicago, IL served by barge, rail and truck.

Onsite laboratory for quick turnaround, product quality testing, and custom blending.
We approach Safety with a ‘Goal ZERO’ mindset that all accidents and incidents are preventable. Canal Barge Company is a leader in Safety, Care for the Environment, and Personal Health, Wellness and Well-Being.

We are an employer of choice that provides rewarding work, long-term career opportunities, a team-based culture with genuine care for people, competitive pay and benefits, all in a high-trust work environment.