New Orleans headquartered Turn Services– among the biggest independent barge short lived as well as moving firms in the UNITED STATE– records that it has actually become part of a clear-cut contract to obtain the properties as well as company of Bayou Fleet.
Located at Mile 125.5 on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) in Hahnville, La., Bayou Fleet offers short lived, moving as well as completely dry freight as well as fluid barge cleaning company. The center is positioned on 85 acres of batture as well as continues to be operable throughout high water phases.
The deal is expected to shut on or prior to December 31.
“The acquisition of Bayou Fleet is significant for Turn Services,” stated Mario Mu ñoz, President ofTurn Services “This location, coupled with our other fleets along the LMR, allows us to offer our customers efficient solutions for the movement of their cargo. With this acquisition, we gain a strategic location offering a wide assortment of services primarily focusing on the liquid tank barge market. We look forward to working with the Bayou Fleet team and would like to especially thank the Durant family for entrusting us and for assisting with the transition to make this another premier location for Turn Services.”
“This acquisition gives us another location to offer logistical and service solutions to our customers at a strategic stretch of the river,” stated Gary Poirrier, Co-Chairman ofTurn Services “Of even greater importance to Turn Services is that Bayou Fleet provides a growth opportunity in step with our emphasis on zero harm. Given the stretch of the river and the liquid-related nature of the activities that take place there, we view this as a responsibility much more than an opportunity. Our partners in the area are extremely sensitive to safety and environmental concerns, and so are we. Likewise, the importance of the safety of our people cannot be overstated. The top-notch facilities at Bayou Fleet will allow us to prioritize safety and the well-being of our people. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be acquiring a facility and equipment so well developed by Robin Durant and his team.”