If you move it by barge, rail or truck, RiverLift has the equipment, facilities and integrity to load, unload, store and transport it — and deliver peace of mind.

RiverLift delivers absolute certainty about your cargo.

RiverLift provides a full range of services for barge, rail and truck loading and unloading, as well as storage. Located in the heart of the region's transportation system, our multimodal terminal connects to key distribution routes throughout the northeast and around the world. We have the equipment and expertise to handle all types of freight. Just as importantly, our proven dependability and integrity give you absolute certainty that the full amount of your cargo will arrive at its destination on time — every time.

We have experience with all types of freight:

• De-icing products
• Coal/coke
• Wire rod and steel pipe
• Break-bulk
• Alloys
• Super sacks and pallets
• Agricultural products
• Scrap steel
• Magnesium oxide
• Pebble lime
• Aggregates
• Oversize/overweight cargo

... We also offer and flexible, cost-saving transfer and storage solutions.

With equipment in high demand, barge lines and railroads are reducing free time and increasing demurrage rates. RiverLift has everything needed to quickly and safely unload and store your cargo so you can cut demurrage costs. Count on us to listen carefully to your needs and provide flexible material handling and storage solutions that meet today's demanding market conditions:

Direct Transfer — Barge/Truck

For fast transfer of bulk cargo from barges to trucks, we run two custom-built Liebherr 984 barge excavators, each with a 50-foot reach and 6-cy handling bucket. With a cycle time under 45 seconds, trucks are loaded and out of the gate in minutes. Our high-speed truck-to-barge conveyor system gets trucks unloaded and back on the road just as efficiently.

Direct Transfer — Rail/Truck

For bulk materials, bottom-dump railcars are discharged onto a 30-foot conveyor for quick transfer into a warehouse or truck. To go from truck to rail, bulk materials are dumped into a receiving hopper, then transferred by our conveyor directly into railcars. We also have overhead cranes for steel, break-bulk and similar cargo.

Temporary Storage (3 to 20 days)

Staging pads next to each cargo transfer area allow us to temporarily stockpile cargo so we can unload barges and railcars without interruption. Front-end loaders, forklifts and other equipment are then used to out-load trucks for delivery. This system gets barges and railcars unloaded quickly while giving you more flexibility to schedule trucks.

Long-Term Storage (20 days or more)

Need long-term storage? No problem. RiverLift has outdoor and indoor storage capacity (see sidebar), as well as a truck scale system and inventory control services.

For transloading and storage solutions, email Co-owner This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 412.384.8420 x29.