Brennan delivers reliable, efficient harbor operations every day, ensuring seamless service for our clients across the inland waterways.

Switching & Fleeting

Brennan manages harbor operations with real-time vessel tracking and seamless coordination between docks, terminals, and carriers. As an AWO-RCP member with U.S. Coast Guard–inspected vessels, we ensure reliable, compliant, and on-schedule barge movements every time. We use advanced communication and vessel tracking technology to streamline harbor movements, reduce wait times, and prevent terminal or carrier delays.

Barge Cleaning

We implement cost-effective, environmentally responsible barge cleaning solutions that fully comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Our team employs environmentally responsible cleaning and disposal methods for bulk cargo residues and utilizes onboard water treatment systems to safely manage and filter cleaning water.

24-Hour Dispatch

Our fully staffed dispatch center operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Using TowWorks™ software and real-time vessel tracking, we monitor barge activity continuously and respond quickly to changing conditions.

Brennan delivers trusted inland harbor services and barge transportation solutions to utility companies, dry bulk terminals, and specialized shippers across the inland waterways.

From grain and salt to coal, cement, fertilizer, pig iron, asphalt, and oversized mechanical components, we ensure your cargo moves safely, efficiently, and on schedule. As a proud member of the American Waterway Operators Responsible Carrier Program (AWO-RCP), we partner closely with terminals and line haul carriers to help maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.

Experts in Inland Port Operations

Since 1984, Brennan has been a dependable partner for inland port management and harbor services, including:

  • Switching & Fleeting
    Brennan manages harbor operations with real-time vessel tracking and seamless coordination between docks, terminals, and carriers. As an AWO-RCP member with U.S. Coast Guard–inspected vessels, we ensure reliable, compliant, and on-schedule barge movements every time. We use advanced communication and vessel tracking technology to streamline harbor movements, reduce wait times, and prevent terminal or carrier delays.
  • Barge Cleaning
    We implement cost-effective, environmentally responsible barge cleaning solutions that fully comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Our team employs environmentally responsible cleaning and disposal methods for bulk cargo residues and utilizes onboard water treatment systems to safely manage and filter cleaning water.
  • 24-Hour Dispatch
    Our fully staffed dispatch center operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Using TowWorks™ software and real-time vessel tracking, we monitor barge activity continuously and respond quickly to changing conditions.

Every vessel in our fleet is Subchapter M compliant and U.S. Coast Guard inspected, meeting the highest standards for safety, performance, and reliability.

Whether you need consistent harbor support or specialized bulk transport, Brennan keeps your operation moving — safely, smoothly, and efficiently.