Illinois River
Public open house for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project
The public is invited to attend an Open House, December 5, at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet to review and discuss the detailed designs and construction strategies for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). This is a complex and innovative ecosystem restoration project being constructed to prevent the movement of aquatic nuisance species from the…
Read MoreIllinois Waterway 2023 Consolidated Maintenance Closures Update
Here is the update on the Illinois Waterway Consolidated Closure: https://www.irpt.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UB101-Illinois-Waterway-2023-Consolidated-Closures-update_19Oct2023.pptx (more…)
Read MoreIllinois Waterway Vessel Summary Report – Annually CY2012 to CY2022
Please find the attached report here: Illinois Waterway Vessel Summary Report (more…)
Read MoreIllinois International Port District (Port of Chicago)
The Illinois International Port District is located at the mouth of Lake Calumet and the Chicago River, The Illinois International Port District (Port of Chicago) offers shipping via the Great Lakes and inland river system. In addition, practically every barge carrier serves the Port terminals with all types of equipment such as open top, covered,…
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission
Mid-America Port Commission is the largest port district on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers moving over 14,000,000 tons annually. The Mid-America Port Commission was established by a three-state compact between Illinois, Iowa and Missouri in 1999. It is the only three-state port compact in the United States. Twenty-six counties are included in the compact. …
Read MoreMiddle River Marine 31st Street
Middle River Marine (MRM) at 31st Street in Chicago, IL offers barge loading and unloading (including heavy lift/project cargo), barge towing, shifting, fleeting, barge cleaning and repair and lock assistance on the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal. Services provided at the 31st Street facility include: Marine, Barging & Towing Material & Aggregate Storage Material…
Read MoreMiddle River Marine (Rock Creek, IL)
Located on the Illinois Waterway system in Joliet, Illinois, the future Rock Creek Terminal (currently under construction) will be strategically located near the intersection of Interstates 80 and 55. With direct river access and immediately adjacent to two major intermodal hubs, Rock Creek Terminal will be a cost-effective transload location for a variety of industrial,…
Read MoreWatco Chicago Marine Terminal
Watco is a leading transportation service and logistics company. Meeting customer needs on a day-today basis has enabled Watco to continually grow throughout our nearly 40-year history. Today, Watco provides transportation, material handling and warehousing, design and development, railcar repair, and logistics for customers throughout North America and Australia. For more information, visit watco.com. Primary…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation announced small shipyard grants
Congratulations to IRPT Members, Mike’s Inc. and TPG Chicago Dry Dock as well as the numerous IRPT Members that helped them in the grant application process: June 10, 2019: U.S. Department of Transportation announces Small Shipyard Grants Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grants to support capital improvements…
Read MoreIllinois River Closures, Fish Barriers Are Top Concerns At IRCA
Illinois River Closures, Fish Barriers Are Top Concerns At IRCA September 2018 By David Murray click here to read more Scheduled closures of the Illinois River in 2019 and 2020 to repair aging locks were the topic of greatest concern for members of the Illinois River Carriers Association (IRCA), as the association held its third-quarter…
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