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What is Cargo Barge?

Cargo Barge A flat-bottomed vessel used for transporting heavy or bulk cargoes, often on inland waterways or for ship-to-shore operations, documented in waybills and port clearance documents.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Cargo Barge” Used in Practice?

The cargo barge transported machinery to the inland terminal, as recorded on the barge waybill for customs inspection.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Cargo Barge?

A flat-bottomed vessel used for transporting heavy or bulk cargoes, often on inland waterways or for ship-to-shore operations, documented in waybills and port clearance documents.

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