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America’s Central Port District Announces Major Expansion of Granite City Harbor Cargo Dock
Later this year, America’s Central Port District will begin a project to extend its General Cargo Dock at the Granite City Harbor, thanks to a Port Infrastructure Development Grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration.
Jun 31 min read


RFQ Announcement: Interconnect Rail Track Feasibility Study for America's Central Port
RFQ Announcement: Railroad Construction Feasibility Study - Submissions are due Friday, December 20th, at 10 am central time.
Nov 12, 20242 min read


aRT3 Planning Study Open House: November 7th, 2024 | 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Join us at America’s Central Port on Nov 7th, 2024, to shape the future of IL Route 3.
Oct 25, 20241 min read


Port Hosts First Advisory Meeting for Illinois Route 3 Planning Study
Transforming Route 3 into a safer, vibrant, and economically robust corridor. Key takeaways from the aRT3 Advisory Committee meeting.
Aug 6, 20244 min read


Charting New Waters: New Ferry Study Looks to Highlight a Vital Transportation Mode for the Region
A new ferry study seeks to identify opportunities to improve ferry transportation in the Southwest Illinois region.
Feb 7, 20242 min read


America's Central Port Kicks Off Search For Bids For IL Route 3 Planning Study
IL Route 3 Project: Seeking expert teams for roadway planning & design concepts. Deadline: Oct 25th.
Oct 5, 20232 min read


America's Central Port Launches Virtual Tour To Promote Site Selection and Workforce Engagement
Imagine your prospect is half way around the world, or maybe just hunkered in at home and not interested in jumping through hoops to see...
Oct 20, 20223 min read


Southwest Illinois Celebrates 100 Year Levee System Accreditation
Over the last 15 years, incredible lengths have been taken to secure the 100-year level FEMA accreditation for the Metro East levee system.
Apr 26, 20222 min read


Ports, Rail, & Container on Barge: America's Central Port, TRRA, & Arcosa Weigh In (Video)
Speakers Dennis Wilmsmeyer Executive Director, America’s Central Port Dennis Wilmsmeyer has served as the Executive Director of America’s...
May 24, 20212 min read


Rail Spurs, Harbors, Grain Bins and More: How America's Central Port Invests In Global Connectivity
Beyond the 900+ jobs, over 75 businesses, and $1B+ in freight transported by river, rail, and road, the Port also plays a major role in...
May 13, 20214 min read


Are You On The Right Track?
Manufacturers want less touches and any efficiency they can get their hands on. Access to rail can provide those advantages.
Nov 3, 20204 min read


America's Central Port and St. Louis Working Together: $20.86 Million Awarded for Port Improvements
America's Central Port in concert with East St. Louis and the City of St. Louis Port Authority to receive a total of $20.86M in upgrades.
Sep 16, 20208 min read


IL Congressman Bost Introduces Bill To Help Inland Ports
Bipartisan legislation introduced to increase access to critical federal funding for small ports, terminals, and waterways in Illinois.
Jul 1, 20202 min read


America's Central Port Awarded $1.26 Million Grant for Container on Barge & Intermodal Equipment
With this new grant, container on barge at America's Central Port is projected to be operational later this year in 2020.
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Granite City Harbor Update To Be First IDOT Project Completed Under New Competitive Freight Program
$1.3M last mile infrastructure project at America's Central Port to be first IDOT project completed under new competitive freight program.
Oct 29, 20192 min read
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