Kirby Corporation is the premier tank barge operator in the United States, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, along all three U.S. Coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. Through its Distribution and Services segment, Kirby is also a leading nationwide service provider and distributor of diesel engines, transmissions, parts, industrial equipment and oilfield service equipment.
Marine Transportation
Kirby operates the largest inland and offshore tank barge fleets in the United States. The United States coastline and inland waterway system are one of the most vibrant and efficient transportation systems in the world, linking the nation’s heartland and coastal states to each other and to the world. Kirby’s industry leading fleet of inland tank barges transport bulk liquid cargoes, including petrochemicals, black oil, refined products, and agricultural chemicals for customers on the Mississippi River, its tributaries, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Kirby Offshore Marine transports refined products, black oil, petrochemicals, and dry bulk products including sugar and coal, along the U.S. coastal network including the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and the Great Lakes.
Distribution and Services
Kirby is a leading distributor and services provider to industrial markets, offering customers a single source for after-market service and parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. In the oil and gas markets, Kirby serves as a distributor and service provider for high-speed diesel engines, transmissions, and pumps, and manufactures and remanufactures oilfield service equipment, including pressure pumping units. In marine and power generation applications, Kirby provides after-market service for medium-speed and high-speed diesel engines, reduction gears and ancillary products. Kirby also sells and rents equipment including railcar movers and generators, and rents forklifts and compressors for use in a variety of industrial markets.
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Kirby Corporation Announces 2021 Second Quarter Results
Second quarter 2021 earnings per share of $0.17 Inland marine results include a 13% sequential revenue increase, operating margin improvement, average barge utilization in the low to mid-80% range, and improved spot market pricing Distribution and services...
Kirby Corporation Announces New Director of the Board Shawn D. Williams
HOUSTON , July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) today announced the appointment of Shawn D. Williams as a new independent member of the Kirby Board of Directors effective July 27, 2021 . Mr. Williams has an extensive background in...
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