America's Central Port

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

12/08/2025

New Bid Opportunities at America's Central Port:

🏗️ Railroad Track Expansion - Due Jan 6, 2026
🏗️ Fertilizer Warehouse Upgrades - Due Jan 6, 2026
🏗️ Electrical Service Upgrades for Port Apartment - Mandatory Site Visit on January 20, 2026

If you're a contractor and haven't subscribed to our contractor database, you can sign up and learn about our latest bid opportunities here: https://www.americascentralport.com/procurement-opportunities

08/27/2025

The Port is seeking bids for three projects located at the Granite City Harbor White Dock facility. Details of each project can be accessed below.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 3, 2025 is required for all three projects. Click each link for details on time, location, bid documents, and contact information for any questions you may have.

🏗️ Barge Loading Terminal Improvements | P20-HRBR-01W1
https://www.americascentralport.com/post/bid-announcement-barge-loading-terminal-improvements-p20-hrbr-01w1

🏗️ River Terminal Material Handling Package | P20-HRBR-01W2
https://www.americascentralport.com/post/bid-announcement-river-terminal-material-handling-procurement-package-p20-hrbr-01w2

🏗️ Rail-Served River Terminal Equipment | P20-HRBR-01W3
https://www.americascentralport.com/post/bid-announcement-rail-served-river-terminal-building-equipment-p20-hrbr-01w3

07/09/2025

The Port is seeking bids to rehabilitate our main office parking lot in Granite City.

If you know of anyone who might be interested, have them check out the bid documents here: https://www.americascentralport.com/post/bid-announcement-parking-lot-rehab-project-p24-land-04

Bids are due August 5, 2025, at the Port office by 11:00 AM local time.🚧

07/01/2025

We're excited to share the unveiling of America’s Central Port 2050 Draft Master Plan, a forward-thinking strategy designed to guide our Port District over the next 25 years.

This comprehensive roadmap features 60 strategic projects and guides $355.6 million in investment to:

→ Enhance transportation infrastructure
→ Accelerate business growth
→ Drive regional job creation

We’re excited to work with our partners and community as we invest in a stronger, more connected future for the region.

⚓ Join us Thursday, July 17th, from 3:30-6 PM to share your feedback and learn more!

🎟️ https://www.americascentralport.com/event-details/2050-master-plan-open-house

05/15/2025

🚨 Calling all high school juniors, seniors, and recent grads!

Want to learn real-world trade skills like carpentry, plumbing, drywall, concrete, and electricity?

Join the Build Your Future Workshop — a week-long, hands-on experience designed to give you a head start in the skilled trades.

📍 America’s Central Port – Granite City, IL
📆 June 17–21 | 7:30AM–4:00PM
💵 Only $25 for the week
👥 Limited to 10 participants!

Get expert instruction, build confidence, and walk away with skills you can use.

📞 Call (618) 877-8444 to register.