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Full-Service Inland Harbor Operations Since 1984

ABOUT US

Barge Towing, Fleeting, Cleaning & Repair Services on the Upper Mississippi River

Upper River Services LLC is committed to providing quality services to the inland marine transportation industry in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

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OUR HISTORY

Over 40 Years of Experience Servicing the Upper Mississippi

Established in 1984, Upper River Services LLC has strived to become a premier commercial river harbor operation, while, at the same time, recognizing its responsibility as a member of the overall river community. The result is a business with an economically solid foundation that protects and enhances, where and when it can, the ecosystem in which it exists.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Our Services

Upper River Services LLC is a full-service inland harbor river operation. We offer barge towing, barge fleeting, barge cleaning, two full-service shipyards with a dry dock and marine ways, crane services, dock repair, a full machine shop, and fuelling services.

TOWING & FLEETING

Upper River Services LLC operates six towing vessels. Our vessels are dispatched to service customers in the St. Paul and Savage harbors and use state-of-the-art technology to keep customers informed. Our vessels are United States Coast Guard inspected and in compliance with USCG Subchapter M requirements.

BARGE CLEANING & REPAIR

Upper River Services LLC cleans non-CDC dry cargoes at both the Pig's Eye and State Street locations; the State Street cleaning location is also a United States Coast Guard-approved tank barge cleaning facility. All cleaning services are environmentally sustainable and comply with local, state, and federal requirements. We also offer a wide range of repair services including, but not limited to, marine ways and dry dock services, welding, fiberglass repairs, crane barge and floating repair rigs, and a full machine shop.