Cooper Barging

More information:
• 2008 barging schedule & Mackenzie River tariffs
• Commodity classifications, rules & regulations

The new barges are loaded for the trip to Canada

At Cooper Barging, we're expanding to meet our customers' demands.

We've doubled our barging capacity with three new barges - the first new barges on the Mackenzie River in 25 years.

Large, flat decks - 165 ft long by 45 ft wide - provide exceptional load-handling capabilities.

We make it easier for you to plan your deliveries and supplies with our scheduled barging runs.

On the Mackenzie River, we schedule eight or nine barge voyages a season - with additional trips as traffic warrants - serving Fort Simpson, Tulita, Norman Wells and points beyond. We also run charter services on the Liard River.

Summer barging is an ideal way to supply remote locations along the Northwest Territories' Mackenzie with everything from groceries and household goods, to building materials. We've even hauled massive oil well modules weighing 150,000 lbs. and measuring 24' high by 17' wide by 60' long.

Miller Delta collects barges offshore from Tuktoyuktuk

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Large 165 ft. x 45 ft. decks allow for a variety of cargo

A barge under way on the Mackenzie River

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A scheduled run between Fort Simpson and Norman Wells

For some clients, we haul their equipment to site at the end of summer so it's ready to get straight to work on freeze up.

There are virtually no size or weight limits on what we can barge for you. Our fleet has:

Three shallow-draft tugs from 800 hp to 1450 hp
Nine deck-cargo barges up to 165' long, 45' wide
Major landing/storage yard at Fort Simpson.

More information:
• 2008 barging schedule & Mackenzie River tariffs
• Commodity classifications, rules & regulations