Barging
A Fleet Of Unique Transport Capabilities Enhanced By Unrivaled Infrastructure.
As project cargoes get bigger and heavier, inland waterways can provide a solution to the limitations that road and rail can have. Barnhart brings a new level of capability when it comes to barge transport of heavy equipment. Our extensive fleet of hopper and deck barges is enhanced by the "River Train," which facilitates the movement of project cargoes, weighing 150 tons and more, along any of the navigable U.S. river systems.
Barnhart can transport project cargoes from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. Not only can we provide efficient, cost-effective transport, but our extensive network of facilities along many US rivers, on the Gulf Coast, in Houston and in Chicago, enables us to provide you with the breadth of our services. By handling the project cargo at the destination using our own lifting and transport equipment – including onsite RO-RO operations – we can further enhance cost efficiency and speed of delivery.
The Barnhart Advantage
Better Access
Barnhart has its own fleet of deck barges that were designed and engineered to meet the unique challenges of moving Project Cargo along the inland waterways, enhancing safety, security, and your peace-of-mind.
You Say How Fast
Our River Train service gives you delivery options depending upon how fast you need it there – standard delivery, express or premium.
Gulf Coast to Great Lakes Express
Barnhart's unique capabilities give you an innovative time and cost saving solution for getting over-dimensional cargo from the Gulf to the Great Lakes...and beyond.
Direct Access to Heavy Lift Terminals
Barnhart can lower the over-all cost of your project by providing direct access to our Heavy Lift Terminals on the Gulf Coast, including Houston, Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.
We're Always On Your Way
Barnhart's extensive infrastructure across the U.S. – many located near the inland waterway system – allows you to benefit from the breadth of our services, including our fleet of cranes, over-the-road transport systems, along with our knowledge of barge and tug providers.
Feature Projects
Water Runner
Barnhart was tasked to transport a 28' diameter x 16' high, 300-ton water runner and a 24' diameter x 3' high wearing ring from the Port of New Orleans to a plant in Michigan. Ship's gear on a heavy ...
Knockout Drum Barging
The biggest challenge in delivering cargo through the Great Lakes in winter is ice. Barnhart moved a 220,000 lb. knockout (KO) drum that was 72' long, 18' high and 21' wide to a refinery in Ohio in ...
Power Cable Move
Barnhart provided inland transportation for four 140-ton power cable reels from the Port of Chalmette, LA by barge to an intermediate storage facility in Orange Beach, AL. The barge was placed ...RELATED EQUIPMENT
Goldhofer SPMT
Barnhart has a complete fleet of Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers. This type of trailer is the leader in moving heavy loads. The modular nature of the systems allows for unlimited configurations by adding axles (or lines) to the length and width of the trailer. In addition to the use of the 3m deck standard axles, Barnhart employs the use of "split" trailer to allow the use of three file (1.5 wide) and four file (double wide) configurations. Combined with Goldhofer accessories and custom Barnhart tools, the system makes easy work of heavy transport.- Over 120 lines available across the Eastern US
- Bolsters for self supporting loads such as pressure vessels
- Suspension girders for concentrated loads such as generators and turbines
- Drop decks, length spacers and load distribution platforms available
- Hybrid systems combined with hydraulic dollies for restricted bridges
- Synchronized self propelled units for wide structures
Dolly System
Barnhart has developed one of the industry's most versatile transport systems based on hydraulic trunnion dolly units. This type of transporter is most often used for over the road transport of heavy loads that involve the crossing of HS-20 and even HS-15 class bridges. The Barnhart dolly transporter incorporates unique innovations such as hydraulic controlled steering, self loading suspension girders and variable cargo width and length capability.- Suspended loads in excess of 320 tons
- Configurations from 8 to 24 dollies standard
- Schnabel attachments available
- More than 48" of lift using the suspension girder lift system
- Crab steer capability to spread loads over the width of bridges
- Custom modification available for unique cargo requirements
Barging
- Fleet of ABS Deck Barges
- "River Train" - dedicated barge service on Mississippi River
- 400 Ton Barge Crane - Gulf Coast
- 340 Ton Barge Crane - Great Lakes
- Barge Roll-on/Roll-off Capabilities
- Barge Securement
- Solutions for clearing Lemont Bridge
- Hopper Barge to Deck Barge Transloading at Lake Calumet
- 550 Ton Dockside Crane - Great Lakes
- 1,250 Derrick Crane - Memphis
Goldhofer PSTe
The PSTe Goldhofer is equipped with computerized electronic steering where each axle can steer +/- 135 degrees. The trailers can be programmed for a variety of steering modes such as counter steering, diagonal steering (crab steering), carousel steering and 90° transverse steering. The various steering modes can be changed back and forth in a matter of seconds making this trailer capable of maneuvering through even the toughest obstacle course. The PSTe trailers are all self propelled. This makes them well suited for work inside tight areas such as refineries and other industrial plants. It also eliminates the need for a separate prime mover and a prime mover operator. This will reduce mobilization cost and labor cost, which in turn will enable Barnhart to provide a more competitive price to our clients. The systems are available in standard, one and 1/2, and double-wide configurations.- Computerized electronic steering +/- 135 degrees.
- Programmed for a variety of steering modes such as counter steering, diagonal steering (crab steering), carousel steering and 90° transverse steering.
- Self propelled.
- The systems are available in standard, one and 1/2, and double-wide configurations
- Over 124 lines of PSTe trailer available
GS-800
One of the most complex tools Barnhart has created to date, the GS-800 Girder Transport System, was designed and manufactured in-house and is the flagship of Barnhart's Heavy Transport Division. The GS-800 can be assembled, disassembled, and operated with a crew of 3-4 people and doesn't require cranes for assembly. The GS-800 adjusts on the fly to accommodate wide loads (up to 21' wide in the well) and the girders have roughly five feet of vertical lift to raise and lower the load. The transport system, which has been static-load tested up to 975,000 lbs., incorporates the Barnhart-designed THP/CA dual-lane running gear for maximum permit payload.
The GS-800 features self-steering with an integrated tracking device, axle spacing compliant with West Coast DOT regulations, and bolsters for maximum maneuverability. It can transport cargo in reverse to avoid obstacles and is optimized for use in all states including California. The GS-800 has a low tare weight allowing for higher payload capacity. The GS-800 design has been optimized so it can travel to a jobsite as a complete trailer system requiring only a forklift for final assembly, eliminating the requirement for flatbed trucking or assist crane for assembly. If the GS-800 has to travel far from home, it is transported to the jobsite in two sections - each on a flatbed, and the inserts and trailer are shipped separately. Even in this scenario, the GS-800 can self-offload from the flatbed trailers and self-load directly to the THP/CA running gear, again, only requiring a forklift for final assembly!
These mobilization enhancements, along with the ability to self-load and offload cargo, lead to expedited assembly and loadouts which save time and money.
WesTrac/EasTrac
- Dual Lane Transporter
- Axle Spacings Suitable for West Coast and East Coast Standards
- Designed for Higher Road Speeds
- Variable Widths for Dual Lane Loading
- Payloads up to 600,000 lbs
- Multiple Configurations including:
- Single platform trailer
- Dual trailers with bolster load
- Two trailers with suspension girder
