Barge Logistics Coordinator

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

About:

Marquette Transportation Company and Canal Barge Company are leaders in the marine transportation industry. Following investments by Redwood Holdings in Marquette and Canal Barge, the family of brands now includes Marquette River and Offshore divisions, Canal Barge Company, Illinois Marine Towing, Canal Terminal Company, Canal Analytical and Environmental Services and Pelican Marine. This integrated network builds one of the industry's largest fleets with nearly 150 vessels, more than 4,000 barges, over 100 deck barges and 2,000 skilled mariners.

Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of marine transportation services. Through an integrated towing network, Marquette operates across more than 6,000 miles of navigable waterways, including the Mississippi River System and its tributaries, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the nearshore tugboat market.

Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New Orleans, Canal Barge is one of the largest privately‑owned marine transportation companies in the United States. Canal Barge has a successful track record of developing long‑term and mutually profitable partnerships with major companies in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, oilfield service, construction, and materials industries.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update key databases (customers, fleets, barges, vessels, etc.)
• Track and document charter vessel status, including on/off charter and downtime.
• Update costs in operating system as needed for fleets, wash docks, and towing.
• Ensure accuracy of data entered into Open Top Hopper systems.
• Learn various river segments and geographical knowledge of marine areas serviced and related towing requirements.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of covered and open hopper freight values and pricing impact.
• Communicate with Logistics Managers/Dispatchers about fleets and vessels.
• Communicate and coordinate with marine service vendors.
• Conduct data research to support Leadership and Logistics teams.

Qualifications:

• Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to manage and prioritize time.
• Proficient with Excel and pivot tables required, along with strong skills and proficiency in other Microsoft programs.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.
• Experience/knowledge of marine industry preferred.

Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short‑ & long‑term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!

Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America