Marion-Ralls Regional Port

The Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority is a public port entity located in Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River. Established through cooperation between Marion and Ralls counties, it operates as a political subdivision of Missouri dedicated to promoting transportation, logistics, and economic revitalization within the region. The port plays a strategic role as the only public port between certain points on the Mississippi, serving as a vital hub for the movement of goods by barge, rail, and truck. The Authority is empowered by state statutes to issue bonds, acquire land, and develop infrastructure to support existing employers and attract new businesses, including facilitating riverfront development and multimodal transportation connectivity. Recent efforts include environmental assessments funded by federal grants for revitalization of downtown and industrial sites. The port aims to provide efficient and innovative transportation solutions and to foster economic growth in Marion and Ralls Counties while leveraging the strong local brand of Hannibal, Missouri.

Facilities

• Barge terminals
• Intermodal rail connections
• Truck access and freight handling infrastructure
• Land acquisition for industrial and mixed-use development
• Environmental site assessment and remediation sites
• Riverfront development areas

Operating Hours

Typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; extended hours may be available for freight operations upon arrangement