The Port Report | July 2026
- Jul 6
- 3 min read
Here’s what’s new at America’s Central Port.
📌 Hollywood River Studios Chooses America's Central Port as Base Camp for Future Productions
America's Central Port recently celebrated the arrival of its newest tenant, Hollywood River Studios, with a welcome event marking an exciting new chapter for Building 203. What was once a former WW2-era locomotive maintenance repair facility has been transformed through strategic rehabilitation, including a new roof, updated doors and windows, modernized lighting, and refreshed office space, into a competitive, move-in-ready home for a world-class tenant. Hollywood River Studios, a nationally recognized film and television production company behind credits such as The Dark Knight Rises and the Emmy-winning series Justified, has chosen America's Central Port as a key support location for its newest venture. We're thrilled to welcome them to our community and can't wait to see what they create next! (Fox 2 Segment)
📌 New Grain Bin Supports Madison Harbor with Increased Flexibility for Mississippi River Facility
Earlier this year, the Port completed the final touches on the new grain bin constructed at the Madison Harbor facility. It adds an important capability by allowing trucks to be received when a barge is not available, supporting product staging for faster barge loading, and enabling simultaneous truck, rail, and barge activity. With the ability to receive material from two trucks simultaneously, the new infrastructure gives Madison Harbor more options for managing shifting schedules, reducing delays, and better serving customers as demand grows.
📌 New Broker Commission Agreement Attracts New Tenant and 5-Year Lease
In November of 2025, the Port's Board of Directors adopted a new broker commission policy guaranteeing a minimum 4% commission for the initial term of a lease and 2% renewal commissions for all subsequent renewals, or a 5% commission if both parties agree to waive future renewals. It was our pleasure to work with the Peter Lu Team and EXP Realty to bring in Core Loop Trading, an electronics distribution group, for a five-year lease of a 43,200 SF warehouse. You can view our availability here.
📌 YMCA Daycare Gets New Parking Lot & Roadway
The Port's on-site YMCA Daycare just got an upgrade with a brand new parking lot and street improvements, creating a much-needed refreshed look to the exterior of the building.
📌 Port Welcomes Capital Technologies with a New Three-Year Lease of Flex Space and Outdoor Storage
📌 Rail, River, Road, and Real Estate Construction Projects Underway at the Port
C & 7th Street road repaving & rail crossing upgrades
Pump station rehab & repairs
Industrial tenant electrical upgrades
Warehouse dock modifications
New office and restroom buildouts
Rivers Edge Apartments' electrical meter upgrades
Port office parking lot plaza development
Truck staging and calling lot development
Railroad grade crossing improvements
Granite City Harbor dock extension
Granite City Harbor terminal improvements
If you're a contractor, register for our contractor database here: americascentralport.com/procurement-opportunities
📌 Port Host's 4th Annual "Build Your Future" Workshop Designed to Introduce Teens to the Trades
The Port hosted its 4th annual Build Your Future workshop, bringing in area teens to gain hands-on experience in a variety of trades. This week-long experience included 5 days of hands-on training in carpentry, drywall, concrete, plumbing, and electrical.
If you know of any students entering 11th or 12th grade or recent high school graduates who might be interested in next year's program, have them reach out to Gigi, our Receptionist, at gigie@americascentralport.com or 618-877-8444, and we will add them to our outreach list for 2027.
📌 Free Job Fair | Connect with Local Talent with Rep. Amy Elik & Sen. Erica Harriss
Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss are hosting their 2nd Annual Job Fair on:
📅 Friday, August 28th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 SWIC – Granite City Campus, Commons Area
Last year's event drew 30 vendors and approximately 150 attendees, aged 18 to 60, with a strong interest in trade positions. This year's venue offers more space, with a goal of 50+ vendors and an even larger turnout expected.
Vendor participation is FREE.
To reserve your spot, register here:
Warehouses & Industrial Space Available At The Port
