Tows

Tows represent operational definitions that live under a parent Contract. They are used to define how pricing applies for specific assets.

A Contract may contain:

• Multiple Tows

• Tows with or without assigned assets

Tow contracts are typically used when pricing is asset-based rather than strictly route-based.

Viewing Tow Contracts

Tow contracts live under Rates → Tows.

From the Tows table, you can:

• View all existing tow agreements

• Filter by carrier or customer

• Quickly identify active vs expired contracts

Creating a Tow

Navigate to Rates → Tows and select Create Tow, or create a Tow directly from an existing Contract.

Each Tow must be linked to a parent Contract, either by selecting an existing Contract or creating a new one.

Assets

Assets are optional but allow Tow-level specificity.

You may attach:

• Tugs

• Barges

Tow-level asset configuration supports:

• Asset-specific pricing

• Capacity-based logic (e.g. barge capacity)

• Operational matching during voyage creation

If no assets are attached, the Tow remains valid as a generic rate definition under the Contract.

General Information

• Tow Name – Descriptive, operational name

• Contract Name – Parent contract reference

• Customer Company

• Carrier

• Product Notes / Additional Notes – Operational context

Rates

Rates defined at the Tow level are what apply during voyage planning:

• Tug Day Rate

• Barge Day Rate

• Barge Demurrage Rate

• Tug Demurrage Rate

• Surcharge Rate

Tow rates may:

• Mirror Contract-level defaults

• Override Contract-level values

• Be fully custom for a specific asset set

Firm Period

Used to define validity and volume commitments:

• Contract Type (Term, COA, Spot, Flex)

• Start / End Date

• Contracted # of Voyages

• File Upload (e.g. amendments or confirmations)

Options & Clauses

Options

Used for renewal tracking and milestones:

• Start Date

• End Date

• Notify Date

• Comments

Clauses

Used to store Tow-specific contractual language:

• Clause Name & Text

• Service Type

• Bill To (Customer, Carrier, Third Party)

Other Settings

Additional operational controls include:

• # of Voyages Nominated

• Linked Voyages (Sequential vs Non-Sequential)

• Tracking (Tracked Individually vs Grouped)

• Match by Barges – Controls asset-matching behavior

Relationship Between Contracts and Tows

• One Contract → Many Tows

• Voyages reference Tows and associated Contract

• Tow logic can diverge from Contract defaults

This allows multiple operational pricing setups without duplicating the commercial agreement.