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Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. Rediscover the Strength of America’s Inland Rivers

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc.  National Trade Association  Resource for river-borne services to promote value of system  Provide a national perspective legislative and policy issues  Promote, market and unify systems

IRPT River Basins Scope of Membership  Transportation Companies  Ports & Terminals (Public & Private, Port Authorities)  Associate Business Members  Shippers  Government  Engineering/Supplier Service Providers

IRPT Mission “To be a resource for inland river ports, terminals, and river-borne transportation services and to promote the value of the inland river transportation system to users and policy makers”

The Inland Waterway System Quick Facts  12,000 Miles Navigable  Touch 38 States  565 Million Tons Freight (2012)  Valued at $214 Billion  Maritime Industry supports nearly 500,000 jobs around the nation

A Nation Served by Freight 125.8 Households million 7.7 Businesses million 90,000 Government Units All demand the efficient movement of freight.

The Future of Freight • 2012: 11 billion tons • 2015: 18 billion tons Projected 40% increase by Data from Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2012 Commodity Flow Survey 2045: 25 billion tons Freight Analysis Framework, version 4.1, 2016

Percentage of Freight by Mode in 2015 4% 4% 10% 19% 63% Truck Pipleline Rail Water Other Modes and Multiple Modes Data from Bureau of Transportation Statistics Freight Shipments Projected to Continue to Grow

Inland Waterway System - The good news is…  Inland waterway system is operating under capacity and can easily accommodate more freight tonnage  Inland waterways can accommodate the freight transportation needs based on projected future of freight  Intermodal marine transport is on the rise

Intermodal Marine Transport • Container on Barge (COB)  Mississippi River COB Service • Memphis to Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge to New Orleans • New Orleans to Memphis  James River COB Service • Hampton Rhodes to Richmond • River, Rail and Trucking Coordination

Cincinnati’s Transload Facilities 1. Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal 2. Cincinnati Bulk Terminals 3. River Trading Company 4. Aquarius Marine 5. Kinder Morgan Terminals 6. Watco Terminals 7. Consolidated Terminals

Ohio’s Coastal Connection

Ohio’s Global Connection

Become a Member Aimee Andres, Executive Director Phone: 618-468-3010 Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. Email: admin@irpt.net One Confluence Way East Alton, IL 62024