Inland barge markets
Sourced analysis of the U.S. inland river freight market.
Weekly river notes on rates and conditions, and special reports on the companies and cargoes moving on the western rivers. Every number is sourced; every estimate is labelled.
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River Note
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June 27, 2026
Inland River Market Note — Week of June 27, 2026
Rate pressure eases a notch off the Illinois-system highs; Marseilles stays the chokepoint; corn export demand holds firm.
Special Report
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July 10, 2026
Kirby Q2 2026 — Industry Signals from Marine, Power, Repair & Oilfield Markets
Kirby's July 29 print can show where scarce equipment earns more — and where high utilization fails to lift rates.
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