Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation

Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation runs on captains, mates, deck crews, barge operators, and marine engineers moving cargo between U.S. ports, Puerto Rico, and island possessions. Daily work means loading and securing freight, monitoring engines and hydraulics, handling lines and rigging, and keeping equipment serviceable in salt spray, lake weather, and tight port schedules. Zoro has served U.S. businesses since 2011 and stocks 14+ million products used across vessel and terminal maintenance. Buyers often need rope and chain, rigging hardware, hydraulic hose and fittings, pumps, fasteners, replacement bearings, electrical connectors, work lights, janitorial supplies, spill control materials, and PPE for engine rooms, decks, and dockside repair work. Operations on coastal routes, barge runs, and the Great Lakes also call for clear labeling, absorbents, lockout/tagout devices, and other supplies that support OSHA and EPA requirements around maintenance and spill response. With the right MRO, safety, and repair items on hand, crews can keep cargo moving and spend less time chasing routine replacements.