Deck & dumb barge towing
Flat-deck and dumb barges moved between Indian ports and anchorages, with rigging checks on bitts, fairleads, and towing wire before departure.
Barge Towing / ODC
Barge towing and ODC movement handled from Mumbai
We handle barge towing and over-dimensional cargo requirements for shippers, EPC contractors, and project teams moving cargo that can't travel by road. We review and respond based on cargo type, route, towage type, and timing.
9
Vessels in the working fleet
100+
Trained crew across operations
20+
Years running Indian marine operations
24/7
Response for standby and emergency jobs
What we handle
Barge towing, ODC movement, and salvage towing reviewed from Mumbai.
How we handle it
We review cargo, route, and towage type before we respond with a plan.
Towage range
Harbour, coastal, and ocean towage run from the same fleet and crew.
What your team gets
One handling line from survey through delivery, without switching operators mid-job.
Towage Scope
What barge towing and ODC work we cover
Over-dimensional cargo (ODC)
Project cargo and oversized loads that can't move by road are barged instead, with lashing and route timing planned around the unit.
Coastal & ocean towage
Long-haul towing along India's coastline for barges and non-propelled structures, using tugs matched to the route and sea state.
How a Tow Is Planned
From survey to delivery
A tow starts with a survey of the barge or ODC unit — draft, weight, and rigging points are confirmed before anything is booked. Towing bridles, wire length, and tug selection are then matched to the route and expected sea state.
The tug takes the barge through harbour, coastal, or ocean waters on the planned schedule, and the job closes with a berthing handover and inspection at destination.
Who Calls Us
Who we handle barge and ODC work for
Shippers & freight forwarders
We handle barge bookings for cargo that's too large, heavy, or awkward for road transport.
EPC and project teams
We handle ODC movement of plant modules and project cargo against project schedules and site access windows.
Port & terminal operators
We handle harbour towage and ship-assist work coordinated with pilots and terminal schedules.
What to Include
What we need to take up the towage job
Cargo or barge details
Weight, dimensions, and barge type, or the ODC unit's footprint and lashing points.
Route & ports
Origin and destination ports, and any draft or tide restriction your team already knows.
Towage type
Harbour, coastal, or ocean towage, along with any timing constraint.
Special handling
Anything about the cargo that affects rigging, lashing, or ballast planning.
How It Works
How we take up a towage brief
1. Send the brief
Include cargo details, route, and towage type. We work from what your team sends.
2. We survey & plan
We inspect the barge or unit, confirm feasibility, and match tug and rigging to the route.
3. We tow & deliver
The tow runs to schedule and closes with a handover inspection at the destination port.
FAQ
Questions that usually come up before booking a tow
Barge towing is the general service of moving a barge with a tug. ODC movement is a specific use of that service, for cargo too large or heavy to move by road, loaded onto a barge and towed instead.
Yes. The same fleet covers short harbour moves, ship-assist work, and longer coastal and ocean tows along the Indian coast.
Yes. Salvage and emergency towing is run as a 24/7 standby service rather than arranged on a case-by-case basis.
How We Work
Barge towing and ODC movement, planned around the cargo, not a template.
Over-dimensional cargo doesn't move on a standard schedule. We plan tow routes, timing, and vessel selection around the specific load, port restrictions, and weather window your cargo needs.
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Services
Barge towing & ODC capabilities
Barge towing
Harbour and coastal barge towage for project and bulk cargo movement.
ODC movement
Planning and execution for over-dimensional cargo requiring special handling.
Port coordination
Liaison with port authorities for berthing and clearance on oversized loads.
Testimonials
What project teams say about our towage work
Feedback from clients who've moved barge and ODC cargo with CAN Shipping.
Our ODC load needed careful route planning — they walked us through every port restriction before we committed to a date.
NC
Nitin Chawla
Project Logistics Manager
The tow was completed within the weather window with no damage to the cargo. Exactly what we needed.
MP
Meera Pillai
Site Engineer, Infrastructure Project
Clear communication on timelines from quote to delivery — no chasing for updates.
RS
Rohit Saxena
Procurement Head
Send the brief. We review the cargo and route, and come back with a tow plan.
Include cargo details, route, and towage type on the contact page. We take it from there. Urgent requirement? Call +91 96646 73579 directly.
