Marquette Transportation
About Us
SETTING THE STANDARD
A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Marquette Transportation Company is one of the nation’s leading providers of diversified comprehensive marine transportation services. We’re one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of marine transportation solutions with the comprehensive, diversified capabilities that make us an industry leader. With a long history of service excellence and a reputation for getting the job done safely and on time, we set a higher standard for marine transportation year after year.
Marquette has three operations with a strategic mix of vessels powered with the latest marine technology and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, on-time service. Each area of operations — River, Gulf-Inland, and Offshore — began as a family-owned and operated business. We came together under one name, one team, and one direction so we could provide seamless marine transportation to our customers. Years after joining forces, our family culture continues, extending across all the waters we run.
The River Division
The core of Marquette is our River Division where we operate line haul vessels between New Orleans and St. Paul on the Mississippi River. We also operate on the Illinois River as far as Chicago and on the Ohio River as far east as Pittsburgh.
The Gulf Inland Division
Gulf Inland division operates from New Orleans Gulf area primarily west towards Houston and on to Corpus Christie. The biggest part of their business is moving tank barge moving liquid cargo. They are also a horsepower outsourcer.
The Gulf Offshore Division
Our Gulf Offshore division operates in the Gulf of Mexico and up the eastern seaboard servicing primarily the dredging business.
Why Choose Marquette
Green transportation. Better to the environment than rail and truck.
In an era of skyrocketing fuel costs and environmental concerns, more and more businesses are seeking cleaner, more affordable alternatives to semi-trucks and rail cars. Marine transport is more economical and efficient than transport by truck, rail, or air. On average, transporting bulk goods by water results in a 35 percent reduction in transportation costs.
Tons
Bushels
Gallons
Barge
1,500
Tons
52,500
Bushels
453,600
Gallons
15 Barge Tow
22,500
Tons
787,500
Bushels
6,804,000
Gallons
Jumbo Hopper Car
100
Tons
3,500
Bushels
30,240
Gallons
100 Car Unit Train
10,000
Tons
350,000
Bushels
3,024,000
Gallons
Large Semi
26
Tons
910
Bushels
7,865
Gallons
1 Barge
15 Jumbo Hoppers
58 Semi Trucks
1 Barge = 15 Jumbo Hoppers = 58 Semi Trucks
15 Barge Tow = 0.25 miles
2-1/4 Unit Trains = 2.75 miles
Trucks with 150 ft. intervals = 34.5 miles
Our Commitment to Safety
Keeping employees, vessels, and cargo safe is our top priority.
Protecting the safety, security, and health of our employees, our equipment, and our environment is vital to operating a world-class organization—and one reason Marquette is a leader in the marine transportation industry.
Power in partnership
Professional Affiliations
The American Waterways Operators (AWO)
(Member, Interregional Safety Committee)
Waterways Council (WCI)
The USCG License Renewal Process Quality Action Team
Offshore Marine Service Association
USCG Homeport: Port & Maritime Security Community Portal
TSA: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
How Can We Help?
Are you seeking a career in the river industry? Are you a business looking for logistics assistance? We want to hear from you. How can we help?