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Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and their accompanying tugboat units, facilitating the coastal transport of dry-bulk commodities across the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, Kirby's substantial fleet consisted of 1,025 inland tank barges, approximately 255 inland towboats, 31 coastal tank barges, 29 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 4 offshore tugboats, and a single docking tugboat. The Distribution and Services segment focuses on providing critical support and equipment solutions. This includes selling aftermarket services and authentic replacement parts for a diverse range of machinery, such as engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment. A key offering is the rebuilding of essential components like diesel engines, transmissions, and reduction gears, along with other related equipment used across various sectors including oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway transportation, and other industrial applications. Additionally, this division rents out vital equipment, including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers. Kirby further extends its capabilities by manufacturing and remanufacturing oilfield service equipment, notably pressure pumping units, as well as producing electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and robust energy storage/battery systems tailored for oilfield clients. Kirby Corporation serves a broad clientele, encompassing both various private businesses and the United States government. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc., before its renaming to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.
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Kirby Corporation at a glance
Kirby Corporation is a logistics & shipping (marine transportation) company headquartered in Houston, United States. It is publicly listed (KEX) with a market capitalisation of $7.2B. Xcout tracks 21 named people at Kirby Corporation, including David W. Grzebinski (Chief Executive Officer & Director).
Kirby Corporation leadership
- David W. GrzebinskiChief Executive Officer & Director
- Christian G. O'NeilPresident & Chief Operating Officer
- Raj KumarExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Scott MillerVice President & Chief Information Officer
- Jennifer N. McCauleyChief Human Resources Officer
- Amy D. HustedExecutive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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Kirby Corporation competitors
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Ingram Barge Company is a leading carrier on America's inland waterways, transporting various goods such as aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, and steel products. The company's headquarters are in Nashville, TN, United States.
Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Canal Barge Company is a privately-owned marine transportation company providing safe and cost-effective shipping solutions.
Teekay Corporation specializes in global marine transportation, primarily handling crude oil and various other maritime cargo. The company offers a wide range of services, including ship-to-ship transfers for the oil, gas, and dry bulk industries, as well as lightering operations, marine operational and maintenance support, and offshore production services. As of March 1, 2022, Teekay operated a fleet of approximately 55 vessels. Its clientele largely consists of energy and utility companies, major oil traders, large-scale oil consumers and petroleum product manufacturers, government entities, and other organizations dependent on seaborne logistics. Founded in 1973, Teekay Corporation is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited is involved in two primary areas: maritime transportation and offshore oilfield services, catering to clients both within India and globally. Its shipping operations focus on transporting crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas, and dry bulk commodities, utilizing a fleet of tankers and dry bulk carriers. As of March 31, 2022, the company managed a total of 45 vessels, comprising 31 tankers (specifically 8 crude carriers, 18 product tankers, and 5 LPG carriers) and 14 dry bulk carriers, with a combined capacity of 3.57 million deadweight tons. Additionally, GESC supports the offshore oil industry by owning and operating offshore supply vessels and mobile drilling rigs. Its diverse customer base includes various industrial sectors, oil corporations, and governmental organizations. The company was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. is an investment holding company primarily focused on the global and domestic transportation of energy resources. It specializes in shipping crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and various chemicals, operating distinct segments for Oil Shipment, LNG, and other related activities. Beyond these core operations, the company also engages in vessel chartering, the carriage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and providing shipping agency services. As of December 31, 2021, its substantial fleet comprised 166 oil tankers, boasting a combined capacity of 25.24 million deadweight tons (DWT). This included 154 self-owned vessels (21.86 million DWT) and 12 chartered-in tankers (3.38 million DWT). Furthermore, the company held interests in 47 LNG carriers; of these, 38 were actively operating with an aggregate capacity of 6.42 million cubic meters, while an additional 9 vessels, totaling 1.56 million cubic meters, were under construction. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, the company underwent a name change in October 2016, transitioning from its former identity as China Shipping Development Company Limited.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. operates as a maritime transportation company with a focus on the tanker and dry-bulk sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Tanker Vessels and Dry-Bulk Vessels. The company’s fleet transports refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, and fuel oil, as well as other liquid bulk items, including vegetable oils and organic chemicals. As of March 28, 2025, it operated a fleet of three double hull product tankers and three dry-bulk vessels. Pyxis Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Marousi, Greece. Pyxis Tankers Inc. is a subsidiary of Maritime Investors Corp.
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