Barge as a kind of unpowered ship, its main characteristics include the following aspects:
No self-propelled capability: Barges do not have their own propulsion, and need to rely on tugs or pusher traction to travel in the channel. This design required barges to work in concert with other vessels during transport, forming a fleet of barges for sailing.
High transport efficiency: barges are transported in the river, are not restricted by road transport, and can transport goods 24 hours a day without interruption, so the transport efficiency is higher. In addition, barges can be organized at any time according to cargo transportation requirements, which is suitable for cargo transportation between inland ports.
Large loading capacity: Barge equipment is simple, the draft is shallow, and the cargo capacity is large, which makes it a significant advantage when transporting bulk goods.
Strong adaptability: barges are small and flat bottom, mainly used for the transport of goods in shallow narrow waterways of inland rivers, and can sail in narrow waterways and shallow waterways. At the same time, some barges, such as motor barges, have a certain self-navigation ability and can operate flexibly in different waterways according to demand.
