Aep River Operations - Company Information

Aep river operations offers unparalleled service transporting dry bulk commodities throughout the inland rivers. this includes the movement of grain, project cargo, coal, steel, ores and other bulk products. our fleet of 3,200 hopper barges ranks as one of the newest and most dependable, ensuring your product's quality and reducing delays caused by older equipment issues. in fact, aep river operations now offers the largest covered hopper fleet. whether you have a dry bulk product or project cargo, we have the barges to meet your needs. complementing our barge operations is a fleet of 85 boats ranging from 1,550 hp fleet boats up to our lower river big tow 11,000s. in 2009, the company moved 70 million tons of cargo for our customers. aep river operations' quality doesn't stop with its equipment. our professional staff at offices in st. louis, pittsburgh, lakin, paducah, mobile and new orleans, along with highly trained crews on our towboats, will ensure your objectives are met. we are a responsible carrier program (rcp) certified company with a mission and focus to be the leading supplier of safe, competitively priced marine transportation. what we do as leaders in the river transportation business for more than 30 years, aep river operations has earned a reputation for excellence. our menu of services includes: • barge transportation and 24-hour on-call dispatch • shipyard services • barge cleaning and repair • assistance in identifying the best combination of stevedores and terminals to meet your cost and quality objectives • project cargo logistics coordination why aep river operations? experienced customer service, top-notch crews and craftsmanship, our attention to schedule and competitive pricing have made aep river operations a leader serving the barge industry. our reputation brings customers in, and our results bring them back. when your company needs help navigating transportation challenges, turn to aep river operations.

Transportation/trucking/railroad