Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation is a leading tank barge operator in the United States, specializing in the transportation of bulk liquid products across various waterways, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and all three U.S. coasts, as well as in Alaska and Hawaii. The company primarily transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals via its tank barges. Kirby operates in two main segments: the Marine transportation segment, which focuses on marine transportation services using tank barges and towing vessels, and the Distribution and services segment, which offers aftermarket services and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and power generation equipment, primarily for the oil and gas sector. Additionally, Kirby owns and operates eight ocean-going barge and tug units that transport dry-bulk commodities in U.S. coastwise trade.
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Cenac Marine Services
Acquisition in 2019
Cenac Marine Services LLC is a prominent provider of marine towing services and marine construction, catering to major oil companies and refineries. The company specializes in the transportation of crude oil, residual fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs). Additionally, Cenac Marine Services is recognized for its innovative contributions to the marine industry, particularly in the construction, repair, repowering, and maintenance of advanced push boats and tank barges operating within the U.S. inland waterways system. Through its diverse offerings, the company supports various maritime operations and plays a crucial role in the logistics and transportation sectors.
Higman Marine Services
Acquisition in 2018
Higman Marine Services, Inc. is a company specializing in the inland transportation of bulk liquid petroleum and chemical cargoes. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, it operates a fleet that includes tank barges and push boats for the transportation of refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensates, black oil products, chemicals, and petrochemicals. The company primarily serves the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River System, facilitating the movement of goods across various states including Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. In addition to its transportation services, Higman Marine Services also sells vessels and equipment. The company operates several centers in Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama, and functions as a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation.
Stewart & Stevenson
Acquisition in 2017
Stewart & Stevenson is a privately held manufacturer and distributor specializing in products and services for various industries, including oil and gas, marine, construction, power generation, transportation, mining, and agriculture. The company offers a diverse range of specialized equipment and aftermarket parts, which include well stimulation and fracturing systems, cementing units, well intervention and coiled tubing systems, as well as power generation equipment, drive systems, switchgear, controls, and railcar movers. Through its extensive product line, Stewart & Stevenson serves a wide array of sectors, providing essential solutions tailored to meet the needs of its customers.
Maritime Investments
Acquisition in 2012
Maritime Investments operates tank barges and tugboats for transporting black oil products.
Penn Maritime
Acquisition in 2012
Penn Maritime operates a fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank barges and 16 tugboats, specializing in the transportation of petroleum products along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. With a total capacity of 1.9 million barrels, the company's tank barge fleet primarily handles refinery feedstocks, asphalt, and crude oil. The average age of the barges is approximately 13 years. Penn Maritime serves a diverse clientele, including major oil companies and refiners, many of which are also customers of Kirby for inland tank barge services.
Allied Transportation
Acquisition in 2012
Allied Transportation is a privately held company engages in towing and tugboat services.
K-Sea Transportation Partners
Acquisition in 2011
K-Sea Transportation Partners LLC, headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a leading provider of marine transportation, distribution and logistics services in the U.S. From locations in New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Seattle and Honolulu, K-Sea operates a large fleet of tugs and tank barges that serves a wide range of customers, including major oil companies, oil traders and refiners.
United Holdings
Acquisition in 2011
United Holdings is a renewable energy company based in Shreveport, Louisiana, established in 1938. The company specializes in providing equipment and services to the oil and gas services, power generation, and transportation industries. Its product offerings include engines, compressors, transmissions, generators, oilfield equipment, and refrigeration systems. By focusing on delivering reliable products and exceptional customer service, United Holdings supports the operational needs of its clients in land-based oil and gas, power generation, and on-highway transportation sectors.
Global Power Systems
Acquisition in 2006
Global Power Systems operates factory-authorized full service marine market dealerships for Cummins, Detroit Diesel and John Deere high-speed diesel engines, as well as Allison transmissions. Global is also an authorized marine dealer for Caterpillar in Louisiana.
Marine Systems
Acquisition in 1982
Marine Systems specializes in the repair and remanufacturing of diesel engines and reduction gears for the marine industry. Their services include comprehensive engine overhaul repair, block welding and machining, laser alignment, and the provision of re-manufactured engines. They also offer marine reduction gear overhaul repair and case welding.
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