Services

When you're looking at cost-efficient barge transport, you can turn to Ceres Barge Line. Ceres provides full service linehaul transportation "Tramp Service" on the inland river system combining multiple barges on towboats to move volume and provide cost savings. We leverage our facilities, equipment, relationships and service agreements to provide a complete solution for transporting your goods on the river. If the waterway is navigable, we can service it. Check out our waterway map to see the endless possibilities.

We work hand in hand with every fleeting location on the inland river to deliver your cargo to the dock location of your choice. There are no hidden fees when we quote tramp service. We include the shifting to and from your origin and destination docks to provide you with a comprehensive quote you can count on.  

Ceres provides a wide variety of barge equipment including hopper and deck barges to move grain, gypsum, bulk commodities and project cargo via the inland river system in our tramp service. This service has been a safe, reliable and cost-effective solution for many years and we are experts in utilizing this service for our clients handling over 5000 + tramp moves each year. You can also reach out to us for towing only if you already have barges that you need to reposition. Let us know how we can help you accomplish your transporation goals.