INLAND

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INLAND COASTWISE TUGS / BARGES
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THE JAMES RIVER WHAT IT MEANS TO ALLIED

• KEY CONTRACT WITH MAJOR PLANT
• SCHEDULE IS CRITICAL
• RESTRICTIONS DELAYS
• SOME BARGES ARE DRAFT SENSTIVE

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KEEPING BUSINESS GOING

• ADEQUATE NAVIGATION CHANNEL
• PROPER AIDS TO NAVIGATION
• CUSTOMER VIABILITY
• AVOID IMPEDIMENTS TO COMMERCE
• ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND OPERATIONS

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THE TOWING INDUSTRY

• PROVIDES TANGIBLE BENEFITS
• SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• EFFICIENCY OF OPERATIONS
• TAKES TRUCKS OFF THE ROADS
• PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT

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Barges and The Environment
Barges are fuel efficient and reduce air pollution
1 60,000 bbl. barge is equivalent to
80 Rail Cars
300 Trucks
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Barges and The Environment
Barges are fuel efficient and reduce air pollution
One gallon of fuel can move one ton of freight
522 miles by barge, compared to 386 miles by rail
and 59 miles by truck
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Tank Barge Spills
The industry commitment to environmental
stewardship has significantly reduced spills from
tank barges
resulting in an 92 drop in spill volume per
million gallons of oil moved.
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AWO ResponsibleCarrier Program
A comprehensive safety and environmental code of
practice for the towing industry
Ever since 2000 all AWO members have been
required to undergo an audit to ensure compliance.
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What Is The Responsible Carrier Program?

• Developed By AWO For Barge And Towing Companies
• A Safety Code Of Practice That Encompasses Every
  Aspect Of Fleet Operations

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BARGING AHEAD

• MAKES SENSE