Port of Fort Smith/Five Rivers Distribution

Located at the confluence of the Poteau and Arkansas Rivers, the Port of Fort Smith is a 28- acre facility with access to rivers (Poteau and Arkansas), road (Interstates 40 and 540 and highways 71 and 64) and rail (UP, BNSF and KCS). Predominant cargo handled at the Port is steel, including coiled plate, coiled wire rod, and bars.


Operated by Five Rivers Distribution, the Port offers green space for future development, climate -controlled and bulk (and shed) storage. The facility’s two barge docks offer direct truck-to barge transload, barge cleaning services and fleeting for up to 20 barges at a time.

Added value services also include:

  • Transportation into and out of Five Rivers U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse;
  • Trucking equipped with trailers;
  • EDI compatible inventory.

Please learn more here or contact IRPT Member:

Marty Shell
200 Navy Road
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2837
marty@fiveriversdist.com