MISSOURI: The Perfect Center
BNSF, CSX, Canadian National Railroad (CN), and NS. More than 1,000 miles of navigable waterways in Missouri offer an econom- ical and environmentally sustainable transportation alternative for shippers in many parts of the state. From St. Louis, for example, it is possible to reach 29 indus- trial centers – with a combined population of 90 million–by barge. Each year, shippers transport an aver- age of $4.1 billion of cargo on Missouri’s waterways. The state is bordered by 488 miles of the Mississippi River. It also has 367 miles of the Missouri River within its boundaries and is bordered by an addi- tional 186 miles. Thirteen public port authorities and one regional port com- mission operate on the two rivers. Based in St. Louis, AEP River Operations
LONG-HAUL ADVANTAGE: Trucks leaving Missouri can reach many major U.S. markets within 11 hours, before federal law requires the driver to take an extended break.
St. Louis. In the Kansas City metropolitan area, the Kansas City Terminal Railway manages rail traffic for more than 300 trains arriving every day on 90 miles of
track. The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, founded in 1889, manages the interchange of rail traffic in that city. The association’s current owners are UP,
real possibilities
There is a crossroads between the boom of Missouri’s metros and the ease of its rural towns. It’s called Montgomery City, and businesses locate there for its abundant land, low cost construction, friendly tax structure and easy one-hour access to the St. Louis metro area. Call today to join companies like Tyson, Port-a-King and Supreme Cuisine who are discovering the possibilities of Montgomery City growth.
1,000 miles
500 miles
Montgomery City
David Gaines, Director Montgomery City Growth 573.564.4494 dgaines@montgomerycitymo.org www.montgomerycitymo.org
RECEIVE FREE NO OBLIGATION GUIDANCE AND ADVICE
www.inboundlogistics.com/3pl
Powered by FlippingBook