Progressive Barge Line, Inc. is a family owned and operated business which has experienced growth for over a century and provided quality servie as well.
1974 Rebel Enterprises, Inc
Majority woman owned (Doris Boffone)
A shore tankerman service
Worked for National Marine Service, Inc.
1977 Liberty Towing Co., Inc.
Majority woman owned (Doris Boffone. Jr. & Blanche Buffone)
Purchased first vessel
Worked for National Marine Service, Inc and Hollywood Marine, Inc. in the bunker business.
1978 Progressive Barge Line, Inc.
Majority woman owned until 1996 (Doris Boffone. Jr. & Blanche Buffone)
Purchased first barge
Entered Bunker service in the port of NOLA contracted to British Petroleum.
1999 The goal of 100%double-skinned barge fleet is reached.
2007 SECOND GENERATION OWNERS: Warren Buffone, Barry Boffone, Terry Boffone
2010 Progressive Barge Line, Inc. compiles a comprehensive equipment list. Click here to view.