America's Central Port

America's Central Port is a vital inland logistics hub located on the Mississippi River, three miles north of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, within the state of Illinois. Established in 1959, the port covers 1,200 acres and plays an essential role in the U.S. freight network by leveraging its strategic position adjacent to Locks #27 – the last lock on the Mississippi River heading south. This unique location ensures expedited barge movements, connecting the heartland to the Gulf of Mexico by a free-flowing stretch of river. The port operates as a public facility designed to advance multi-modal transportation, connecting barge, rail, and highway networks seamlessly. It boasts direct access to all six North American Class I railroads, numerous barge lines, and immediate connectivity to multiple interstates. Handling approximately 2.5 million tons of cargo annually, including grain, steel, and petrochemicals, America's Central Port supports more than 75 businesses and freight-intensive operators while attracting significant domestic and foreign investment. Its significance in both regional and international trade is underscored by its expansive warehousing, development-ready industrial sites, and status as a Foreign Trade Zone (#31), enhancing the port’s appeal as a gateway for commerce throughout the Midwest and beyond.