Logistics

Our location was chosen because of its central access to barge, rail and truck transportation.

Using the Norfolk Southern rail, US-24 highway and the sprawling inland waterway system.

Our docks are also available for simultaneous loading and unloading.

River Barge Transportation

The inland waterway system remains the most cost-effective mode of transportation for high volume, low value commodities, and has been the backbone of our transportation system continuously since 1978.

Barge transportation is often the most cost-effective and has the smallest carbon footprint. Not only can one barge take 58 semi-trucks off our highways, barge transportation produces less carbon dioxide when moving cargo.

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Infographic -- Barges have the smallest carbon footprint among other transportation models. To move an identical amount of cargo by rail generates 30% more carbon dioxide than by barge, and 1,000% more emissions by trucks than by barge. Picture: Barge - 16.41 tons of CO2 per million ton-miles, Rail - 21.35 tons of CO2 per million ton-miles, Truck - 171.83; tons of CO2 per million ton-miles; Equivalent Units: 1 Barge = 13.4 Jumbo Hopper Cars = 56 Large Semis

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We also have capabilities that extend far beyond our own port.

Over the years we have built up a knowledge base and network of all other ports and hubs in the river system. Whether you need to arrange freight with another port, or need logistics guidance – we can help.