Hickman Fulton County Riverport

Hickman-Fulton County Riverport is Kentucky’s only public riverport on the Mississippi River, strategically located at mile marker 922 in the City of Hickman, Fulton County. Established in 1964, the port has become an essential commercial and industrial logistics hub. It connects regional farmers and industries to national and global markets via a multimodal network integrating water, rail, and trucking routes. The port handles a diverse range of commodities, including grain, steel, wire rod, fertilizer, petroleum coke, zinc, aggregates, and steel coils. Its transfer operations span both bulk and break-bulk cargo, utilizing advanced conveyor systems, cranes, and heavy lift equipment. With 1,400 feet of river frontage, multiple warehouses, expansive outside storage spaces, and grain handling facilities, the riverport is designed for efficient and flexible cargo movement. Supporting both barge-to-truck and barge-to-rail transfer, as well as storage and processing, Hickman-Fulton County Riverport plays an important role in regional agricultural and industrial trade. It also serves as a catalyst for economic development, attracting related businesses and supporting job creation throughout western Kentucky.