East Side River Transportation has grown from its original inception of a towing for hire company into what it is today; a full fledge barge operating company including ownership of barges and towboats, chartered and managed barges and towboats with emphasis on personal service. East Side is a niche marketing company with the concept of a "boutique operation." Over the last 29 years, we have put together a team of people that will always put service, information, and strategy first. At ESRT, we benefit customers by continually evolving with new technology and tactics. We are faster and more able to meet clients freight needs than ever before.