america’s waterways
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Presentation on Kirby Inland Marine. Completed for Transportation Operations Management class.TRANSCRIPT
Putting America’s Waterways to Work...
At A Glance
904 tank barges
241 active towboats
17 million barrels
Diverse and High-Tech
Biggest and The Best
Focus on Gulf Region
Inland Marine Overview
Kirby 912 Liquid Barges
American Commercial Lines 371 Barges
Marathon Ashland 180 Barges
Canal Barge Co. 170 Barges
Ingram Barge Co. 165 Barges
STRENGTHS
Established in 1921
Dominance in Liquid Inland
Consistent Stock Growth
Diverse Fleet- Diverse Cargoes
Awarded Safety and Environment
Engine Service and Parts Supplier
Liquid Diversity
Public Trading Since 1991
WEAKNESS
Cyclical Market
Deferred Maintenance in Down Market
Parts and Service Sectors
Balance maintenance and supply
Preference for slow/med speed
Josh Knichel - Dispatch Manager
OPPORTUNITIES
Buy out Canal Barge Co.
Average Age high 20’s
Build 6 Lbs. Barges
Replace 1 Lbs. Barges
Decrease Emissions
THREATS
Hurricanes
Slow refineries
Delays and
closures
Damage to
infrastructure
A LEADER In Industry
L eading the way in customer value and shareholder return.
E nvironmental excellence.
A ttracting, retaining and developing the best employees.
D elivering reliable service using reliable equipment.
E ncouraging an open-minded approach to new and innovative ideas.
R esponsibility to act with honesty and integrity.
S afety is our franchise to operate.