Marine tug and barge operator serving U.S. ports, LNG terminals, and inland waterways
Moran Towing operates one of the largest tug and barge fleets in the U.S., with a tech stack dominated by Microsoft 365 tools — typical of asset-heavy logistics operators. Active hiring across operations and engineering roles, combined with identified pain points around technology adoption and maintenance cost reduction, suggests the company is modernizing its operational infrastructure. The focus on preventive maintenance planning and technology rollout training indicates a shift toward systematic fleet and asset management.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Engineer
Moran Towing is a private marine logistics provider operating 100 tugs and 30 barges across 17 U.S. ports and LNG terminals on the east, Gulf, and west coasts. The company handles ship docking, LNG terminal operations, general towing, petroleum and dry bulk transportation, and specialty towing services. Fleet operations run 24/7/365 across each of its 17 port locations. Moran has modernized its fleet with Z-drive tractor tugs and Articulated Tug and Barge units, and maintains an all double-hulled petroleum barge fleet for environmental compliance.
Moran operates 100 tugs and 30 barges across 17 U.S. ports, serving the most ports of any tug operator in the United States, plus LNG terminals and inland waterways.
Moran's primary tech stack is Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Office), running on Windows infrastructure with Helm for orchestration.
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