DECEMBER 28, 2018– Savage Inland Marine has actually gotten the possessions of Progressive Barge Line, among the biggest bunkering and also container barge drivers in the Port ofNew Orleans The offer consists of the purchase of 7 watercrafts (1,600 to 2,400 horse power) and also 12 barges (11,000 to 30,000 barrel capability), in addition to storehouse and also workplace centers. It additionally consists of 2 New Orleans location fleets on the Mississippi River.
Approximately 60 Progressive Barge Line staff members are signing up with Savage.
“We’re excited to grow our inland marine business through the acquisition of Progressive’s young fleet of well-maintained inland tank barges and towboats,” claimed Kirk Aubry, Savage President & & Chief Executive Officer. “We’re also pleased to welcome new Team Members to Savage who will contribute to the success of our Customers and the Company.”
“Adding these strategic assets and Team Members to our expanding operations provides another opportunity for the diversification of our integrated marine services,” claimed Mike Ellis, Savage Executive Vice President and also Group Leader,Marine Solutions “Progressive’s team, led by Frances Boffone Kuehne, has an outstanding track record of providing safe and reliable bunkering services to their customers. We couldn’t be more proud to welcome them to our Team and continue their operational excellence.”
With aquatic procedures based upon the Gulf Coast, Savage remains to increase its solution offerings for aquatic transport, bunkering, vessel monitoring, dock procedures, barge short lived and also logistics. The firm’s aquatic fleet currently consists of 100 fluid container barges, 42 completely dry freight barges and also 48 watercrafts.
