Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation and industrial services in the United States. The company's Marine Transportation segment is a dominant force in domestic tank barge operations, offering comprehensive services across the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Alaskan coastlines. This segment specializes in the safe and efficient transport of a wide array of bulk liquid products, including petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, black oils, and agricultural chemicals, utilizing a substantial fleet of inland and coastal tank barges and towboats. Beyond liquid transport, Kirby also operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units for coastal trade. Complementing its marine operations, the Distribution and Services segment provides critical after-market support and parts for engines, transmissions, and electrical systems, primarily serving the oilfield, marine, power generation, and industrial sectors. This segment also includes equipment rebuilding, rental services for generators and industrial compressors, and the manufacturing of specialized oilfield and electrical power generation equipment, including advanced energy storage and battery systems. Kirby's diversified business model leverages its extensive infrastructure and technical expertise to serve a broad customer base, including government entities and commercial operators, positioning it as a vital link in the nation's industrial supply chain.