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CEO/President:

Mark Knoy

American Commercial

CEO/President:

Arlen “Benny” Cenac, Jr.

Barge Line LLC

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY:

For more than a century, American Commercial Barge Dating back to the 1920’s, Cenac has always been known

Line (ACBL) has provided safe, cost-effective and en- throughout the towing industry for its excellence in custom- vironmentally friendly barge transportation solutions er service, with an impeccable safety record and an unwav- while evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the ering commitment to strict maintenance and operational marketplace. As a leader in inland barge transportation, standards. Today, Cenac continues its pioneering way in the

ACBL moves the grain, dry bulk and liquid commodi- marine industry with a new and innovative inland pushboat ties relied upon by consumers, businesses and industries and tank barge ? eet. Cenac Marine Services caters to all every day. The ? rm provides a wide array of barging so- major oil companies and re? neries, transporting crude oil, lutions, leveraging one of the nation’s largest and newest residual fuels, feedstocks, lubricants, petrochemicals, re? ned inland river barge ? eets. ACBL operates along 7,200 miles products and LPG. The company operates 31 vessels and 68 of U.S. inland waterways, providing transloading, ware- barges. In accordance with Subchapter M, Cenac was issued housing, storage and ? eeting services to support barge one of the ? rst Certi? cate of Inspections under the subchap- transportation throughout the Mississippi River System ter M scheme from the U.S. Coast Guard. and its tributaries.

THE CASE:

THE CASE: Led by Arlen B. Cenac Jr., Cenac Marine Services con-

As one of the largest and most vertically integrated car- tinues to be a pioneer in its industry by providing excellent riers on the inland waterways, ACBL delivers nearly 60M customer service with a strong focus on maritime safety. tons of cargo annually via a modern ? eet consisting of Cenac proudly has the newest and most innovative push 3,600 barges and 140 towboats. ACBL also operates three boat and tank barge ? eet operating within the US Inland transfer terminals to connect barge and rail and truck. Waterways System.

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