TWOA OVERVIEW

• Trade association representing 27 Member Companies
  • All Owners and Operators of Marine Equipment in Texas
    • Towing Vessels
  • Tank Barge Operators
  • Ship handling Tugs
  • Deck and Hopper Barges
  • Marine Fueling Services

Overview of the US Navigation System

TWOA is critical to Supply Chain:

Industry Facts:

• Inland Marine services move 16% of the nations freight at 4% of the freight bill
• The current US fleet consists of 18,300 dry cargo barges and 2,700 liquid tank barges.
• Barges are mobile, carry wide range of cargoes, and service different geographic markets
• Inland waterway system plays a vital role in the U.S. economy
• Inland waterway system is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation

Container On Barge:

• Transports containers on barge on U.S. inland waterway system and Gulf of Mexico
• Future growth opportunity as U.S. contends with congestion problems
• Provides attractive alternative to rail and truck with
  • Lower fuel consumption
  • Lower NOX emissions per ton Mile
  • Lower Cost per ton mile
  • Compared to trucking, elimination of road wear associated with long haul interstate movments.
• Complementary to existing inland marine distribution system and customer base