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Howard/Cooper County Regional Port

Missouri

Gulf Coast

Overview

The Howard/Cooper County Regional Port is a strategic inland port located at Missouri River mile 196.5 on the left bank directly across from Boonville, Missouri. Serving as the only public port facility between Kansas City and St. Louis on the Missouri River, it offers vital logistical support for regional industries and plays a significant role in agricultural and industrial shipments. The port recently underwent a $3 million expansion with support from MoDOT and ARPA, enhancing its infrastructure and capacity. Its facilities provide 250,000 bushels of grain storage, 4 million gallons of liquid chemical storage, a robust general cargo dock with liquid handling capabilities, and heavy-lift cranes. This location, strategically adjacent to major highways and within a mile of rail access, facilitates seamless multimodal transport for both bulk and general cargo. Utility infrastructure, prime industrial acres for development, and its critical standing as a public shipping gateway along a major waterway underline its importance to economic development in central Missouri and beyond.

Facilities

General cargo dock with liquid handling capabilities
250,000 bushel grain storage
4 million gallon liquid chemical storage
Two dry storage buildings
15,000-ton outside storage pad
50-ton crane
25-ton floating dock crane
Support equipment (loaders, dump trucks, conveyors, repair equipment)
B-TEK truck scale and scale house
155,000 bushel steel grain bin
Two 30,000 bushel grain bins
7,000 bushel/hour grain leg
Concrete driveway dump pit
Overhead hopper bins

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Shipping Lines

Major carriers serving this port

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The Howard/Cooper County Regional Port provides robust logistical capabilities tailored to the operational needs of maritime and inland transport partners. Designed to facilitate efficient transfer between modes of conveyance

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the facility supports diverse shipping profiles. Our infrastructure is engineered to accommodate varied cargo specifications

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allowing carriers to optimize routing and minimize transit times. We maintain operational readiness to support established shipping lines requiring consistent berthing and material handling services. Key operational features include modern docking infrastructure capable of handling standard commercial vessels

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coupled with robust staging areas for efficient container and bulk material exchange. Partnering with our port allows shipping operations to benefit from streamlined customs interfacing and reliable yard management. We collaborate with carriers to ensure smooth turnaround times

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recognizing the critical nature of schedule adherence in the contemporary logistics chain. Documentation and operational integration procedures are structured to align with the standards required by major regional and international carriers

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facilitating predictable service delivery. The port's capacity is scalable to meet fluctuating industry demand

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offering flexibility to long-term operators and spot market participants alike. Vessel servicing protocols are detailed and transparent

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allowing shipping lines to integrate our services seamlessly into existing logistical frameworks. We prioritize the safe and timely movement of goods

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acting as a reliable node in the broader transportation network.

Howard/Cooper County Regional Port

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