Barge Transport

The use of barges to transport fuel is critical to many regions in Africa where road infrastructure is deteriorated or non existent. Tristar has successfully implemented transport solutions to reach petroleum products to end users by using purpose built barges.Tristar started its river transportation business in the year 2007 to support the fuel supply chain. Tristar has purpose built, technologically advanced, pusher and barges for navigation in the River Nile from Kosti Port to Juba Port. The pusher "Tristar Nile" is certified by The International Register of Shipping (IRS), an internationally recognized independent classification society.The Pusher is powered by three Schottel Engines each of 272 KW and two Deutz Gensets of 72 KW each. The Tristar 1 and Tristar 2 Barges, are designed to carry 550 metric tons each, of petroleum products including Jet A1 and can also accommodate six 20’ containers each, on its deck. The Navigation equipment of the Pusher includes Echo sounder and the Global Positioning System (GPS) which adds to an asset monitoring solution enabling customers to receive real-time information on their goods during transportation The Pusher also has sensor inputs to monitor speed, idling and the actual distance traveled.