Ruby Marine purchases Inland Barge Service as barge season begins

As another barge season in the Interior gets into full swing, there is one less Nenana-based company offering services.
The M/V Ramona at work. (Photo courtesy of Inland Barge Service)Ruby Marine has purchased Inland Barge Service for an undisclosed amount, and incorporated the equipment and staff of Inland into its fleet.
Longtime Inland Barge owner and captain Charley Hnilicka called the deal a win-win, which began with a phone call earlier this year from Ruby Marine President Matt Sweetsir, w