Written by
Heather Ervin
The U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge trade might already be the most secure, most environmentally pleasant, and most economical mode of freight transportation, however it’s confronted with the problem of creating a transition to a low-carbon future. Whereas some corporations are making it work, others query the fact of doing so in mild of different points impacting their backside line.
What market traits and wishes needs to be thought of by tugs, towboats and barges? How practical are our present zero- or low-emission objectives? What landmark tasks are being delivered at the moment or are near hitting the water and the way did they do it?
These are a number of the points that will probably be on the agenda March 6 and seven, 2024, when Marine Log’s TTB —Tugs, Towboats & Barges returns to Cell, Ala., for its third time. This 12 months, TTB will companion with American Waterways Operators (AWO) as its affiliation companion.
“Because the tugboat, towboat and barge trade’s advocate, useful resource and united voice for secure, sustainable and environment friendly transportation on America’s waterways, oceans and coasts, AWO is honored to be Marine Log’s affiliation companion for TTB 2024,” says Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of AWO. “The convention’s give attention to sustainability throughout the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge trade couldn’t be extra well timed, and we stay up for bringing collectively a number of the finest minds in marine transportation as we collectively navigate the numerous challenges and alternatives that lie forward.”
In recognition of the partnership, Rick Iuliucci, Chairman of the Board, Chairman of Sustainability Job Pressure, AWO, and Vice President of Operations for The Vane Bros. Firm, will keynote the occasion.
The convention will convey tug and towboat house owners, operators, builders, designers, and stakeholders collectively in a single place to debate:
- Particular mission updates: eWolf, Hydrogen One, and many others.
- The painless path to fleet renewal for vessel leasing.
- America’s first hybrid-electric towboat.
- How enhancing crew lodging can enhance crew efficiency and retention.
- Embracing the expertise shift as we transfer towards decrease emissions.
- The primary ammonia-powered tug.
- A take a look at the primary battery electrical tugs within the Americas.
- Tips on how to deal with workforce challenges for the TTB market.
- And extra.
“TTB is a chance to take part in a dialogue with your entire tug, towboat and barge trade’s management on key strategic challenges, points, traits, classes realized, and new mission and technological developments,” says Marine Log Editor-in-Chief Heather Ervin. “We’re excited to return to Cell after a profitable TTB 2023 there in March.”
Why attend? Listed here are a couple of causes:
- Be part of the one occasion solely for the U.S. tug, towboat and barge trade.
- Find out how others are staying forward of ever more durable emissions rules.
- Uncover new tug, towboat and barge applied sciences to maintain your organization aggressive.
- Community in-person with trade specialists and influencers.
- Learn to meet buyer expectations on decrease carbon operations from their suppliers.
Registration is now open for the one occasion devoted solely to the tug, towboat and barge segments of the maritime transportation trade.
