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