Barges on America's inland waterways -
moving commodities that go into everyday
products we use...well, every day!
Explore the many products made from
commodities moving on our inland waterways.
Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Plastics Production, Chemical Feedstock Manufacturing
Alcohols
Beverage Productions, Electronics Manufacturing
Alloys
Construction, Electronics, Jewelry
Aluminum Ingots
Aircraft Components, Industrial Machinery, Window Frames, Doors, Siding, Roofing Materials, Cans
Aluminum Ore
Alumina Production, Refractory Manufacturing
Ammonia
Petroleum, Treating Metal
Anhydrous Ammonia
Fertilizer Production, Drug Manufacturing
Animal Feed
Livestock Production, Pet Food Manufacuting
Asphalt
Pavement Production, Roof Manufacturing
Barite
Drilling Fluid Production, Paint Manufacturing
Barley 1
Soup Preparation, Home Baking
Barley 2
Animal-Feed Production, Large Scale Beverage Manufacturing
Beach iron
Steel Production, Pigment Manufacturing
Benzene
Plastics Production, Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
Butadiene
Synthetic Rubber Production, Plastics Manufacturing
Carbon Black Feedstock
Enhance the Color of Plastics, Pigment in Inks to Improve Paint Quality
Carboxylic Acids 1
Carboxylic Acids 2
Adhesives, Coatings
Caustic Soda 1
Home Ovens, Paint Strippers, Cement Mixer
Caustic Soda 2
Food Processing Equipment, Stabilize PH levels
Cement
Concrete Production, Construction Material Manufacturing
Chemical Acrylonitrile
Shoes, Gloves, Hoses, Sealants
Coal
Electricity Production, Steel Manufacturing
Coke
Steel Production, Foundry Manufacturing
Coker Feedstock
Petroleum Coke Production, Lighter Fuel Manufacturing
Cold Rolled Coils
School Lockers, File Cabinets, Garages, Sheds
Concrete
Construction, Precast Manufacturing
Copper
Circuit Boards, Silicon Chips, Metal Works
Corn 1
Food Source
Corn 2
Animal-Feed Production, Ethanol Manufacturing
Direct Reduced Iron
Steel Production, High-Quality Metal Manufacturing
Distillate Fuel Oil
Motor Fuels
Dysprosium 1
Nuclear Control Rod Production, Data Storage Manufacturing
Dysprosium 2
In Wind Turbines
Fabricated Metal Products
Machinery Production, Construction Manufacturing
Ferrous Sulphate
Animal Feed, Fertilizer, Pharmaceuticals, Iron Fortification
Fertilizer 1
Lawn Care, Garden Maintenance
Fertilizer 2
Agricultural Production, Soil Management
Fluorspar
Opalescent Glass, Enamel, Glass, Ornamental Uses, Helps Make Steel
Forest Products
Lumber for Homes, Wood for Furniture and Flooring
Frac Sand
To Extract Oil and Natural Gas
Fuel Wood 1
Home Heating, Cooking
Fuel Wood 2
Electricity Generation, Industrial Heating
Gasoline 1
Vehicle Operation, Lawn Equipment Power
Gasoline 2
School Buses, Delivery Vehicles
Glue 1
Household Repairs, Craft Projects
Glue 2
Packaging Production, Furniture Manufacturing
Gluten 1
Making Bread, Pizza, Pasta, Cookies
Gluten 2
Commercial Bakery Production, Food Manufacturing
Grain 1
Home Baking, Meal Preparation
Grain 2
Animal Feed Production, Ethanol Manufacturing
Grain 3
An Export Product to Fuel Our Economy
Grain Mill Products 1
Bread Making, Meal Preparation
Grain Mill Products 2
Commercial Bakery Production, Food Manufacturing
Gravel 1
Pathway Construction, Drainage Systems
Gravel 2
Concrete Production, Road Construction
Gums 1
Gluten-Free Baking, Sauce Preparation
Gums 2
Food Production, Cosmetics Manufacturing
Gypsum 1
Craft Casting, Garden Soil Conditioning
Gypsum 2
Drywall Production, Cement Manufacturing
Halogen Salts 1
Food Preservation, Water Softening
Halogen Salts 2
Alkali Production, Plastic Manufacturing
Heat Exchangers
Pharmaceutical, Pasturization, Cooking, Chemical Manufacturing
Hot Briquetted Iron
Steel Production, Foundry Manufacturing
Ilmenite Sand
Production of Paint, Paper, Plastics
Industrial Ammonia
Fertilizer Production, Chemical Manufacturing
Iron Ore
Steel Production, Pig Iron Manufacturing
Jet Fuel
Aircraft Operation, Industrial Turbine Power
Kerosene
Lamp Lighting, Portable Heating
Lignite
Soil Amendment, Fertilizer, Gemstone Jet
Lube Oil & Greases 1
Vehicle Maintenance, Household Hinge Care
Lube Oil & Greases 2
Machinery Operation, Friction Reduction
Lumber Products 1
Framing Construction, DIY Furniture Making
Lumber Products 2
Residential Construction, Furniture Manufacturing
Manganese Ore
Steel Production, Battery Manufacturing
Methanol
Fuel, Solvent, Windshield Washing Fluid, Antifreeze
Mineral Sands
Colorants in Paints, Paper, Plastics
Molasses 1
Home Baking, Sauce Preparation
Molasses 2
Ethanol Production, Animal Feed Manufacturing
Naphtha
Plastics Production, Gasoline Blending
Natural Gas Condensate
Gasoline Blending, Petrochemical Manufacturing
Nitrogenous Fertilizer 1
Lawn Care, Garden Maintenance
Nitrogenous Fertilizer 2
Agricultural Production, Chemical Manufacturing
Oats 1
Meal Preparation, Home Baking
Oats 2
Animal Feed Production, Food Manufacturing
Oversized Cargoes
Pharmaceutical Production, Project Logistics
Petroleum & Petrochemicals
Plastics Production, Fuel Manufacturing
Phosphate Rock
Fertilizer Production, Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
Phosphatic Fertilizer 1
Garden Maintenance, Root Development
Phosphatic Fertilizer 2
Agricultural Production, Food Manufacturing
Pig Iron
Steel Production, Cast Iron Manufacturing
Potash
Fertilizer Production, Chemical Manufacturing
Potassic Fertilizer
Garden Maintenance, Improving Plant Resilience
Project Cargoes
Industrial Plant Construction, Infrastructure Development
Propylene 1
Containers, Packaging, Caps and Closures
Propylene 2
Antiseptic for Scrapes and Cuts, Disinfectant to Sterilize Hospital Equipment, Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Rebar
Concrete Construction, Infrastructure Manufacturing
Residual Fuel Oil
Electricity Production, Marine Propulsion
Resin 1
3D Printing, Adhesive Repairs
Resin 2
Plastics Production, Coatings Manufacturing
Rice 1
Meal Preparation, Side dish Cooking
Rubber 1
Household Gloves, Waterproof Footwear
Rubber 2
Tire Production, Gasket Manufacturing
Rye 1
Home Baking, Meal Preparation
Sand 1
Patio Construction, Landscaping Products
Sand 2
Concrete Production, Glass Manufacturing
Ship Bunkers
Ship Propulsion, Maritime Logistics
Silicon Manganese
Steel Production, Alloy Manufacturing
Slag 1
Garden Bed Fill, Driveway Base Construction
Slag 2
Cement Production, Road Construction
Sodium Chloride 1
Home Food Preservation, Walkway De-Icing
Sodium Chloride 2
Chlorine Production, Industrial Water Softening
Sodium Hydroxide 1
Unclogging Drains, Home Soap Making
Sodium Hydroxide 2
Pulp and Paper Production, Alumina Manufacturing
Solvents 1
Paint Thinning, Adhesive Removal
Solvents 2
Pharmaceutical Production, Coatings Manufacturing
Sorghum 1
Gluten-Free Baking, Making Granola
Sorghum 2
Animal Feed Production, Ethanol Manufacturing
Soybeans 1
Soil Conditioning, Homemade Animal Feed
Soybeans 2
Livestock Feed Production, Agriculture Feed Manufacturing
Specialized Tanks
Chemical Production, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Spodumene
Lithium Chemical Production, Battery Manufacturing
Starches 2
Processed Food Production, Paper Manufacturing
Steel
Infrastructure Construction, Machinery Manufacturing
Stone 1
Countertop Fabrication, Landscaping
Stone 2
Building Construction, Road Manufacturing
Styrene 1
Printer Cartridges, Toys, Small Household Appliances
Styrene 2
Refrigerator Liners, Auto Parts
Sugar 1
Home Baking, Food Preservation
Sugar 2
Processed Food Production, Ethanol Manufacturing
Talc 1
Personal Care Products, Cosmetic Applicaton
Talc 2
Plastics Production, Paper Manfacturing
T bars
Ceiling Grid Production, Steel Fabrication
Tellurium
Solar Cell Production, Thermoelectric Device Manufacturing
Titanium Slag
Titanium Dioxide Production, Titanium Metal Manufacturing
Toluene
Chemical Production, Paint Manufacturing
Vacuum Gas Oil
Gasoline Production, Lubricant Manufacturing
Vegetable Oils 1
Salad Dressing Preparation, Home Baking
Vegetable Oils 2
Biodiesel Production, Cosmetics Manufacturing
Vermiculite 1
Potting Mix Preparation, Newly Seeded Lawns
Vermiculite 2
Lightweight Concrete Production, Fireproofing Manufacturing
Wheat 1
Home Baking, Meal Preparation
Wheat 2
Commercial Flour Production, Meal Preparation
Wind Turbine Blades
Utility-Scale Turbine Production, Renewable Electricity Generation
Wood Chips
Pulp and Paper Production, Biomass Energy Manufacturing
Wood In the Rough 1
Rustic Furniture Making, Landscaping Projects
Wood in the rough 2
Lumber Production, Telephone Poles
Xylene
Cleaning agent for steel, Circuits, Microchips, Microscopes, Ink, Raw Material (in dyes), Fibers
Zinc
Skin Cream Production, Battery Manufacturing
