America's Central Port

09/08/2026

Foreign Trade Zone 31, managed by America's Central Port, is hosting a breakfast on September 17th for manufacturers, 3PLs, and supply chain leaders navigating or exploring imports.

Hear directly from an international trade expert on the tariff questions businesses are asking right now, and how a Foreign Trade Zone can help manage costs, reduce risk, and fuel growth.
Q&A included.

📍 DoubleTree, Collinsville, IL
🗓️ September 17th | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

RSVP and details here: https://www.americascentralport.com/event-details/the-foreign-trade-zone-advantage-managing-costs-risk-and-growth

Hope to see you there!

06/18/2026

🏗️ We're Hiring: Construction & Engineering Project Manager I

If you're an early-career engineer or construction professional looking to build your career managing real infrastructure projects, from marine structures to roads, rail, and utilities, this is your opportunity.

✨What We Offer:
• Health, Dental & Vision – 100% coverage for staff & their families
• IMRF Pension – best-funded retirement system in IL (98.6%)
• 12 paid sick days/year with generous carryover
• $25,000 life insurance policy + LTD & AD&D coverage
• Tuition reimbursement – up to 100% based on grade
• 10 paid holidays + 6 personal days + vacation accrual starts after 90 days

This is a great entry point for someone eager to take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects at one of the region's leading inland port authorities. 🏗️

📩 Apply here: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883c699cae7e3019a174ee12522b2

06/05/2026

We still have a few spots open for the Build Your Future Workshop kicking off Monday, June 15!

This week-long experience includes 5 days of hands-on training in carpentry, drywall, concrete, plumbing, and electrical, all for just $100.

If you know of any students entering 11th or 12th grade or recent high school graduates, have them reach out to Gigi, our Receptionist, at: 👇

📞 618-877-8444
📧 [email protected]

06/01/2026

Our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is here!

This past fiscal year, America's Central Port moved 2.9 million tons of freight valued at over $1.3 billion, supported 670+ jobs across 51 tenants, and invested $10.79 million in capital improvements to keep our facilities competitive and connected.

A few highlights from the year:

✅ Completed the EDA Grain Bin expansion at Madison Harbor to grow grain export capacity

✅ Rehabbed 3,600 feet of railroad track at Granite City Harbor (IDOT-funded)

✅ Finished Phase II of Building 203, adding 12,000 SF of production space and attracting a new tenant (Hollywood River Studios)

✅ Generated $2.76M in leasehold taxes supporting local schools, municipalities, and public services

None of this happens without our incredible tenants, partners, board, and community. Thank you for your continued trust and investment in this region.

📄 Read the full report:

On the Port Document page, you will find our economic impact report, planning study updates, and various other reports.

05/04/2026

If you missed our Interconnect Track Feasibility Study open house, you can still get involved.

All meeting materials are now available on the Port's website, along with a short survey open through May 29th.

Your input matters as we continue exploring the future of freight connectivity in our region.

👉 Find the materials and take the survey here:

America’s Central Port is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of constructing new railroad tracks within the Port property, which would create a direct rail connection between the Granite City Harbor, located north of Locks #27, and Madison Harbor, located south of the Locks.

04/24/2026

We're looking into options to livestream future meetings, and would ideally like to use YouTube, but we need 50 subscribers per their policies.

Can you help us out and subscribe to our YouTube channel so we can livestream our meetings?

http://www.youtube.com/

04/08/2026

America's Central Port is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of constructing new railroad tracks within its property. The new track would create a direct rail connection between the Granite City Harbor, which is located north of Lock 27, and the Madison Harbor, which is located south of the Lock.

Please join us for an open house on April 23rd from 3:30-6:00 pm to learn more and share your perspective!

📍Located at 1635 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040