3 BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATIONS THAT COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT SUPPLY CHAINS

March 19, 2018

The focus this month is on blockchain applications and their potential effects on supply chains. This infographic compares three initial coin offerings (ICOs); Vechain (VEN), Wabi (WABI) and Modum (MOD) and their plans for the future. We also go over the general benefits of blockchain and how it could impact the supply chain.

Spotlight

AEP River Operations

AEP River Operations offers unparalleled service transporting dry bulk commodities throughout the inland rivers. This includes the movement of grain, project cargo, coal, steel, ores and other bulk products. Our fleet of 3,200 hopper barges ranks as one of the newest and most dependable, ensuring your product's quality and reducing delays caused by older equipment issues. In fact, AEP River Operations now offers the largest covered hopper fleet. Whether you have a dry bulk product or project cargo, we have the barges to meet your needs. Complementing our barge operations is a fleet of 85 boats ranging from 1,550 hp fleet boats up to our lower river big tow 11,000s. In 2009, the company moved 70 million tons of cargo for our customers.

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Is a 3PL right for your business?

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Infographic | February 21, 2020

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Spotlight

AEP River Operations

AEP River Operations offers unparalleled service transporting dry bulk commodities throughout the inland rivers. This includes the movement of grain, project cargo, coal, steel, ores and other bulk products. Our fleet of 3,200 hopper barges ranks as one of the newest and most dependable, ensuring your product's quality and reducing delays caused by older equipment issues. In fact, AEP River Operations now offers the largest covered hopper fleet. Whether you have a dry bulk product or project cargo, we have the barges to meet your needs. Complementing our barge operations is a fleet of 85 boats ranging from 1,550 hp fleet boats up to our lower river big tow 11,000s. In 2009, the company moved 70 million tons of cargo for our customers.

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