Who We Are

At OpenTug, we are driven by the belief that marine transportation doesn’t have to be complicated. Our mission is to streamline the industry and make it accessible to everyone who relies on it.

From day one, our purpose has been clear—to develop solutions that empower shippers and operators to navigate their operations more efficiently, working smarter, not harder.

Our Story

Since 2019, we’ve been on a mission to streamline barge transportation, starting with a centralized marketplace designed to optimize communication, improve asset utilization, and reduce costs.

Through listening to our customers, we evolved beyond the OpenTug Marketplace to deliver BargeOS, a comprehensive hub of data-driven solutions, unlocking new levels of efficiency and visibility. 



As the industry embraces digital transformation, we remain a trusted partner, committed to leading innovation and equipping our customers for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

We don't just see what the industry is, we see what it could be.

And we're here to make that vision a reality.

- Jason Aristides, CEO

FAQ

Who uses OpenTug?

OpenTug’s software tools are relied on by stakeholders throughout the nation’s waterways. This includes inland and coastal barge companies, bulk and breakbulk ocean lines, and organizations leveraging barge transport to move their products such as those in the liquid bulk, dry bulk, and breakbulk industries.

What SaaS Tools does OpenTug offer?

OpenTug BargeOS and LinerOS are built specifically with the nuances of marine transportation in mind.

BargeOS enables operators to take control of their sales flow:
- BargeOS Quoting: Plan and estimate voyages, to produce fast, accurate quotes.
- BargeOS Booking: Enable customers to request services seamlessly online
- BargeOS Tracking: Monitor the status of voyages underway, with automated Daily Position Reports and exception notifications.

LinerOS gives scheduled service operators the agility to handle more cargo, with exceptional service.
- LinerOS Quoting: Get estimates out the door faster than ever before, with tariff-based semi or fully automated quote generation.
- LinerOS Booking: Give customers a single booking portal to access your business. LinerOS booking handles everything from order entry and booking confirmation, to cargo management and BOL generation.
- LinerOS Tracking: Keep customers up to date with their loads including transit time, loading progress, and current location of vessels.

OpenTug BargeOS and LinerOS with Booking, Quoting and Tracking tools, are available individually or as a suite for anybody managing maritime logistics. Each of these products are designed specifically with the unique requirements dependent use cases.

Are the tools integrated with each other?

OpenTug tools work even better together!  It’s easy to use BargeOS Quoting on a job, and BargeOS Tracking once that voyage is underway. Already have software in place that you love? Contact the OpenTug team to discuss how we can integrate with tools in use at your company today.

Is my data secure?

Data security and privacy is our top priority at OpenTug. All data in OpenTug is securely segmented by Company, and you can choose who at your organization has access to sensitive data. OpenTug never shares personal data with third parties.

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What our clients say

"OpenTug is a need for us and the entire market. Customers are demanding more visibility and easier access to services, which OpenTug enables."

“OpenTug has allowed Island Freight Line to quickly put a short-sea concept into service, and give businesses and shippers an alternative method for transportation to the island of Nantucket.”

"We were really impressed with the level of detail and the quick responses. We've worked with other freight logistics brokers in the past and it's been a nightmare but with OpenTug, it was just a great experience the whole way through."

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