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    Itawamba County Port Commission

    Mississippi
    Gulf Coast

    Overview

    The Itawamba County Port Commission operates Port Itawamba, a vital shallow-draft barge port strategically situated on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway at mile marker 390 in Fulton, Mississippi. Serving as a critical multimodal logistics hub, the port connects northeastern Mississippi with major inland and Gulf Coast markets. It offers a broad range of services tailored to import, export, and domestic shipment operations, supporting regional industrial growth and economic diversification. Port Itawamba is equipped with significant intermodal infrastructure, enabling seamless transfer between barge, rail, and truck. Its direct proximity to Interstate 22 and rail connections through the Mississippian Railway facilitate access to the national transportation grid, while linkages to Class I railroads such as BNSF further enhance its reach. With on-site material handling equipment, ample storage, and expansion-ready industrial park land, the port is instrumental in attracting new industries and supporting area development, making it a cornerstone for economic opportunity in northeast Mississippi.

    Facilities

    • Overhead bridge crane with 60-foot span and 60-ton lift capacity
    • Crane cell for 250-ton loading capacity
    • 15,000 square foot enclosed warehouse
    • Transload dock (rail-truck-barge)
    • Roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ramp
    • Five acres of concrete and hard pack storage area
    • Rail spur connected to Mississippian Railway

    Operating Hours

    Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (office hours; cargo operations by appointment)

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Ingram Barge Company
    2
    American Commercial Barge Line
    3
    Kirby Corporation

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    What is the process and how long does customs clearance take for import cargo through US seaports?

    Typical import flow is vessel arrival, berth assignment, container discharge, customs review, release, dray pickup, and final delivery. Standard clearance may be same day to several days depending on documentation and exams.

    What is the process and how long does export cargo take through US seaports?

    Typical export flow is inland dray to terminal, terminal gate-in, documentation and filing, vessel loading, and departure. Timing depends on cutoff windows, bookings, inspections, and vessel schedule.

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