Parker Towing Company
Maritime TransportationAlabama, United States51-200 Employees
Parker Towing Company is a maritime transportation operator founded in 1940 and based in Northport, Alabama. It maintains a sizeable fleet of towboats and more than 350 open and covered hopper barges, plus 30,000 BBL tank barges. The company transports a broad mix of bulk and liquid commodities, including coal, steel products, aggregates, forest products, grain, cement, asphalt, and other petroleum products. It emphasizes reliability, operating efficiency, and environmental protection as core operational priorities. Based in the southeastern United States, Parker Towing operates as one of the region's largest barge operators, supporting customers who rely on inland waterway transport for bulk and liquid cargoes. In 2022 the company expanded its portfolio by acquiring General Marine Services, a Louisiana tank barge operator, and leadership changes in 2024–2026 have shaped its governance and safety focus.