With more concern for saving money these days, tug and barge hauling has become increasingly popular. According to the Worcester, MA Telegram & Gazette, today 94 percent of all domestic freight moves on rail or by truck. But not without cost. Congestion on roads and rails costs the US economy as much as $200 billion annually and 44 billion person hours, according to the transportation department. One barge tow removes 70 tractor trailers from the highways and with just one gallon of diesel a barge can move one ton of cargo 576 miles, while a truck only gets 155 miles. The bottom line – hauling with St. James Marine will save you money and the environment.