Illinois grant to support America’s Central Port land purchase

Illinois port state grant funding will help America’s Central Port buy land in Granite City. The site is in Illinois and is planned as a rail-served industrial development megasite. The port said it learned that the state will provide $5 million for the purchase.

Illinois port state grant and land acquisition

America’s Central Port plans to purchase 350 acres for the megasite. The state funding is tied to Illinois’ regional site readiness program. Also, it is meant to support that land acquisition.

America’s Central Port rail and logistics network

Meanwhile, the port operates two multimodal harbors and a 1,200-acre industrial and logistics park. Separately, it serves bulk shippers handling grain, fertilizer, steel, petroleum and other commodities.

Granite City rail-served industrial development megasite

America’s Central Port is connected to the six Class I railroads through the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis. In addition, the port area includes rail-served sites, warehouses and transload facilities.

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