Advanced Equipment & Intermodal Capabilities
Modern Machinery and a Versatile Towboat Fleet
Seamless Barge - Truck - Rail Integration
About Wayne B. Smith Capabilities
Wayne B. Smith delivers reliable material transfer solutions powered by industry-leading equipment and a unique intermodal layout. With the ability to move products between barge, truck, rail, and storage, our operation supports a wide range of logistics needs for customers across the Mississippi River region.
Our capabilities range from bulk unloading to bagged product handling, heavy lifting, and on-site material processing, ensuring flexibility for nearly any operation.
Primary Equipment & Machinery
E-Crane — 1500 Series Model
Our primary unloading machine, the 1500 Series E-Crane, delivers consistent performance for high-volume river operations. Installed in 2020, the E-Crane has up to 250 hp and features an 8.5-yard bucket.
Secondary Material Handlers
To support additional material movement and specialty products, Wayne B. Smith also operates:
- Sennebogen 835M
- Fuchs 350
Heavy Lift Support
Our cranes provide robust lifting capacity for a wide variety of river and terminal applications:
- 150-ton American 9225
- 150-ton American 9220
- 100-ton Link-Belt 418
Towboat Fleet
Our versatile fleet provides essential harbor support, towing, and transfer assistance along the Mississippi River.
Towboats & Crew Boats
- 1200 HP - Wayne B. Smith
- 1185 HP - Gerald Smith
- 800 HP - Ponderosa
- 800 HP - Chattie Sue Smith
- 800 HP - Teddie B.
- 600 HP - Ajay
- 300 HP - Admiral (aluminum crew boat)
These vessels support daily terminal operations and ensure reliable movement of barges, equipment, and personnel.
Intermodal Transfer Capabilities
Wayne B. Smith offers a flexible intermodal layout designed for efficient movement across barge, rail, truck, and storage. This setup supports a wide range of operational workflows, including:
- Barge → Truck
- Barge → Storage
- Rail → Storage
- Storage → Rail
- Bags → Storage
- Bags in Storage → Bulk
- Bulk → Bag
- Bags → Barge
This combination of equipment and layout enables clients to customize your material flow, from unloading and processing to bagging, blending, and final distribution.
Contact Our Operations Team
Ready to discuss equipment capabilities or intermodal transfer options?
Contact Wayne B. Smith, Inc. to learn how our team can support your logistics needs.
