MUSCATINE

• Latitude: 41.4111
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• Longitude: -91.0445
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• Inland, USA
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• Port in US

Address: US

Muscatine Marine Port Overview

Location:

• City: Muscatine
• State: Iowa
• Country: United States
• Position: On the western banks of the Mississippi River

Port Type:

• River Port

Specifications

Coordinates:

• Approximately 41.4245° N, 91.0433° W

Primary Functions:

• Handling agricultural products (such as grains and corn)
• Transporting industrial goods (like machinery and chemicals)
• Freight transportation hub for regional industries

Facilities:

• Docks: Multiple docking facilities designed for barge and small cargo vessels
• Storage: Warehousing space for temporary storage of goods
• Loading/Unloading Equipment: Cranes and conveyors to facilitate cargo transfer
• Access: Road and rail connections for land-based transportation of goods
• Services: Logistical support, cargo handling, storage services, and transportation coordination

Berthing Characteristics:

• Draft Depth: Generally accommodates river barges; depth subject to seasonal river variances
• Length: Multiple berths, typically allowing simultaneous docking of several small to mid-sized vessels
• Turnaround Time: Efficient processes in place to minimize loading and unloading time

Operational Hours:

• Typically operational year-round, subject to weather and river conditions
• May have specific hours of operation based on logistical schedule and demand

Specialized Handling:

• Equipped for handling bulk commodities, notably grains which are a significant part of Iowa's agriculture

Support Services:

• Maintenance and repair services for vessels
• Coordination with local trucking and rail services for efficient cargo distribution

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance:

• Adheres to U.S. Coast Guard regulations and environmental standards to protect the river ecosystem
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and to handle hazardous materials safely

Economic Impact:

• Plays a critical role in local and regional economy by supporting agricultural exports and industrial goods transportation
• Creates jobs both directly within the port operation and indirectly through supporting industries like logistics, transportation, and manufacturing

Connectivity

Road Access:

• Connected to major highways and interstates for efficient land transport of goods

Rail Access:

• Served by regional rail networks, facilitating the bulk transport of goods to and from other regions

River Access:

• Located on the Upper Mississippi River, providing a direct route for barge traffic to major ports on the Mississippi River system including connections to the Gulf of Mexico

This port aids in bolstering the economic stability and growth of Muscatine and the surrounding region by providing a critical node in the Midwestern supply chain.