Tuscaloosa, Ala.- based barging firm Parker Towing Company on Tuesday introduced it has actually gotten Baton Rouge, La.- based container barge driver General Marine Services (GMS).
GMS runs a fleet of fluid container barges and also towboats and also gives solutions to clients in the refining sector. For Parker Towing the purchase increases its container barge department and also matches its method to remain to branch out and also expand from a commonly completely dry freight provider, the firm stated.
“Gene Moore and GMS have a long-standing reputation of providing high-quality service to its customers. By acquiring GMS, Parker Towing will be able to offer a broader array of services to current and future customers,” stated Tim Parker III, head of state of Parker Towing Company.
The GMS monitoring group will certainly proceed in their present functions.
Gene Moore, head of state of GMS, stated, “GMS shares many of the same core values as Parker Towing Company with a focus on providing high-quality customer service, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. GMS is excited to partner with Parker Towing and to work with their senior management team.”