Campbell Transportation Company

What Campbell Transportation Company does

Campbell Transportation Company, operating through legal entity CTC Liquid Services, LLC, is a privately held marine logistics provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with operational support in Channelview, Texas. Founded over 100 years ago and under current ownership for more than 50 years, the company specializes in tank barge transportation of refined and petrochemical liquid cargo across the Gulf Coast (from Brownsville, TX to St. Marks, FL) and the inland river system (including the Lower Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio, and all tributaries). It positions itself as operating one of the youngest barge fleets in the country, with Sire-approved vessels and a workforce of 251-500 employees trained continuously at all organizational levels.

The core service offering centers on Liquid Cargo Transportation, supplemented by Towing, Shifting, and Fleeting Services along the Gulf Coast, a 24/7 Dispatch operation, and a 24/7 Vetting Department supporting documentation and business needs. The company has invested in shipper-facing digital tools, including a public Tank Barge Registry with vessel specifications and strapping tables, and a Navigation Center providing real-time weather, lock que, USCG notices, and draft board data across Gulf-Houston, Mississippi, and Gulf-NOLA regions. Engagement spans 15+ industry associations, including the American Waterways Operators, Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, Waterways Council, National Waterways Foundation, and USCG Homeport.

The business model is sales-led, with a dedicated sales team targeting petrochemical and refined products shippers and broader marine transportation customers throughout the inland waterways. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers initiate engagement through online sales request forms or direct dispatch contact. Revenue is concentrated in a single core stream — marine transportation services for liquid bulk — with no disclosed diversification into adjacent logistics, terminals, or storage.

Name

Campbell Transportation Company

Legal name

CTC Liquid Services, LLC

Website

https://barges.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Campbell Transportation Company is a privately held Houston-based marine logistics provider that transports refined and petrochemical liquid cargo via tank barges along the US Gulf Coast and inland river system for petrochemical shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Transportation Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211), Inland Water Transportation (48321)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Liquid Bulk (Latex/Resins/Paints/Adhesives) Transport (TLADALAJ)

Keywords

• Marine transportation services
• Tank barge shipping
• Liquid cargo transport
• Inland waterway logistics
• Gulf Coast shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marine Transportation Services: Campbell Transportation Company provides marine transportation and services of liquid products throughout the inland waterways, operating tank barges for refined and petrochemical products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Campbell Transportation Company provides marine transportation of liquid cargo (refined and petrochemical products) via tank barges along the Gulf Coast from Brownsville, TX to St. Marks, FL and throughout the inland river system including the Lower Mississippi River, Illinois, Ohio, and all tributaries. The company complements this core liquid cargo transportation with towing, shifting, and fleeting services, supported by 24/7 dispatch and a 24/7 vetting department.

Product overview

Campbell Transportation Company provides liquid cargo transportation services through a fleet of tank barges, positioning itself as a marine logistics provider focused on the carriage of refined and petrochemical products. The company operates along the Gulf Coast from Brownsville, Texas to St. Marks, Florida and throughout the inland river system. The core offering consists of Liquid Cargo Transportation (tank barge services), supplemented by Towing/Shifting/Fleeting Services, 24/7 Dispatch, and 24/7 Vetting Department. The company maintains a Tank Barge Registry as a customer-facing technical tool and a Navigation Center providing regional navigation information. With one of the youngest fleets in the country, the company emphasizes safety, reliability, and operational excellence in its service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gulf Coast Association of Water TransportationminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company is a member of the Gulf Coast Association of Water Transportation, participating in industry stewardship activities for the inland waterways and towing industry.
• River Industry Executive Task ForceminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company participates in the River Industry Executive Task Force as part of its industry stewardship commitment.
• Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA)minorOthersCampbell Transportation Company is a member of GICA, supporting the inland waterway transportation industry.
• Waterways Pittsburgh and Waterways CouncilminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company maintains membership in Waterways Pittsburgh and Waterways Council for regional inland waterway industry advocacy.
• American Waterways OperatorsminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company is a member of American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry.
• Shipbuilders USA (SCA)minorOthersCampbell Transportation Company supports the shipbuilding industry through membership in Shipbuilders USA.
• Greater Houston Port BureauminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company participates in the Greater Houston Port Bureau for regional port and waterway coordination.
• Port Pittsburgh CommissionminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company maintains membership in the Port Pittsburgh Commission supporting regional maritime commerce.
• National Waterways FoundationminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company supports the National Waterways Foundation for inland waterway infrastructure development.
• Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA)minorOthersCampbell Transportation Company is a member of CORBA for regional inland waterway business coordination.
• Traffic Club of PittsburghminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company maintains membership in the Traffic Club of Pittsburgh for transportation industry networking.
• Lone Star HSCIminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company is a member of Lone Star HSCI supporting safety and health initiatives in the maritime industry.
• Huntington District USACEminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company engages with the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for waterway infrastructure coordination.
• Homeport (USCG)minorOthersCampbell Transportation Company utilizes USCG Homeport for maritime safety and regulatory compliance resources.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversityminorOthersCampbell Transportation Company maintains engagement with Carnegie Mellon University, likely for research, technology, or talent development purposes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kirby Corporation: Largest US inland tank barge operator with a national footprint carrying refined products, petrochemicals, and black oil. Direct competitor to Campbell on Gulf Coast and Mississippi River routes, but significantly larger with broader service portfolio.
• Marathon Petroleum / MPLX: Major US refiner with integrated marine and pipeline logistics. While primarily a producer, its logistics arm is a competitor and major counterparty for barge capacity on Gulf Coast and inland rivers.
• Crowley Maritime: Diversified US marine operator with energy and chemical logistics services including tank barge operations. Competes for liquid cargo contracts and provides broader port/maritime solutions.

Direct peers

• Ingram Barge Company: Major inland marine transportation company operating a large fleet of tank barges and towboats on the Mississippi River system and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Closest direct competitor to Campbell on refined/petchem liquid bulk routes.
• American Commercial Barge & Lights (ACBL): Operates one of the largest fleets of tank barges in the US serving petrochemical and refined product customers on inland waterways. Comparable vessel profile and customer base to Campbell.
• Genesis Energy: Marine transportation segment operates tank barges and pipelines moving crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals along the Gulf Coast. Overlapping customer base and trade lanes with Campbell.
• American River Transportation Company (ARTCO): A barge operating subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland with tank barge and towboat operations on US inland rivers. Direct competitor in the liquid bulk barge space.
• SCF Marine (Stolt-Nielsen related): Operates a fleet of inland tank barges on the US Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Mississippi River system transporting chemicals and refined products. Comparable niche positioning to Campbell.
• Canal Barge Company: New Orleans-based inland marine operator with tank barges and towboats serving petrochemical and refined product customers on the Gulf Intracoastal and Mississippi River. Closely comparable size and route profile to Campbell.
• Heartland Energy Partners: Mid-size operator of tank barges transporting refined products and chemicals on US inland waterways. Closely comparable scale and service profile to Campbell Transportation Company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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