Marquis Crude Oil Logistics Optimization with Quintiq

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Marquis Crude Oil Logistics Optimization with Quintiq

Case study showing how Marquis scaled crude oil rail-barge logistics from 3 to 30 trains monthly using integrated planning software.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

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Marquis expanded from agricultural logistics into Bakken crude transport, facing rapid volume growth and terminal constraints at its Missouri facility. Existing spreadsheets could not handle increased scheduling complexity, asset cycling, or contract evaluation. Quintiq's SCP platform was implemented in under two weeks, providing real-time optimization across rail, barge, and storage operations while reducing demurrage and enabling what-if scenario planning.

Key takeaways

Volume grew 1,000 percent in six months, overwhelming manual scheduling tools

Quintiq integrated rail and barge planning with limited terminal storage constraints

Implementation achieved operational use in less than two weeks

System reduced demurrage costs by improving vessel turn times and tank level management

What-if analysis supported contract bidding and strategic diversification decisions

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