Why Illinois Ports Matter
Illinois lies at the heart of the nation’s transportation network. With thousands of miles of roads and rail, hundreds of airports, and numerous public transportation providers, the State of Illinois has one of the largest multimodal transportation networks in the country. Each of these modes plays an important role in the state’s robust transportation system. However, one of the most important elements of the system has often been overlooked: the waterway system.
The Illinois Marine Transportation System connects Illinois farmers, manufacturers, and businesses to interstate and international markets. The system is vital to the state’s economy, transporting 90.6 million tons of goods, or 9% of Illinois’ freight tonnage. Barges flow up and down the Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio, and Kaskaskia rivers, and through the Chicago Area Waterway System and Lake Michigan, providing affordable, efficient, and clean transportation of goods.
Illinois Port Districts
⚓ Alexander-Cairo Port
⚓ America's Central Port
⚓ Havana Regional Port
⚓ Heart of Illinois Regional Port
⚓ Illinois International Port
⚓ Illinois Valley Regional Port
⚓ Jackson-Union Regional Port
⚓ Joliet Regional Port
⚓ Kaskaskia Regional Port
⚓ Massac-Metropolis Port
⚓ Mid-America Intermodal Port
⚓ Mt. Carmel Regional Port
⚓ Ottawa Port
⚓ Seneca Regional Port
⚓ Shawneetown Regional Port
⚓ Southwest Regional Port
⚓ Upper Mississippi River International Port
⚓ Waukegan Port
⚓ White County Regional Port
About Illinois Ports Association
Illinois Ports Association is a professional association and economic development platform that serves as an advocacy group for inland river ports on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in Illinois. Based in Granite City, IL, the association aims to provide valuable information about inland ports, member ports, and economic facts related to river, rail, and road transportation to the public through its informational website. The website will focus on educating visitors about the functions of inland ports and the economic significance of transportation.
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