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Liquid cargo is widely transported in barge transportation market, Barges are extensively used to transport various liquids such as petroleum products, chemicals, and agricultural liquids.
Barges excel in efficiently moving large volumes of liquid cargo, leveraging the expansive network of inland waterways accessible to them. This mode of transportation is cost-effective compared to alternatives like road or rail, particularly over long distances on rivers and canals.
Additionally, barge transportation is environmentally beneficial, reducing congestion, emissions, and fuel consumption per ton-mile compared to truck transport, aiding the barge transportation demand growth. Safety and reliability are also key attributes, with barges equipped to handle liquid cargo securely.
Inland water transportation involves transporting goods on rivers, canals, lakes, and other inland waterways.
Barges are particularly efficient for carrying bulk commodities such as grains, coal, petroleum products, and construction materials over long distances where water routes are accessible. Inland water transportation offers several advantages including lower costs compared to road and rail transport, reduced environmental impact, and the ability to handle large volumes of cargo. It plays a role in connecting industries, ports, and cities across regions where inland waterways provide viable transport corridors.
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The barge transportation market was valued at USD 140.22 billion in 2023.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2024 and 2032.
The revenue generated from the barge transportation market is expected to reach USD 190.86 billion in 2032.
The major drivers of the industry, such as the increased demand for consumer goods, rapid technological advancements, and increasing demand for barge transportation in the petrochemical industry, are expected to aid the market growth.
The key market trends guiding the growth of the industry include the heightened expenditure by the governments in the marine transportation industry and the rising investments in the R&D of barge transportation by the leading manufacturers.
The market is broken down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
The market is categorised according to the type, which includes liquid cargo, gaseous cargo, and dry cargo.
The significant barge fleets include covered barge, open barge, and tank barge.
Based on the application, the market is divided into crude and petroleum products, coal and crude petroleum products, food products, beverages, and tobacco, metal ores and fabricated metal products, chemicals, rubber and plastic, nuclear fuel, and others.
The significant barge activities include intracoastal transportation and inland water transportation.
The key players in the market are Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., Alter Logistics, American Commercial Lines LLC, Heartland Barge, and Kirby Corporation, among others.
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