Shipping and Logistics
Former AK Steel Site in Missouri to Become Freight Hub
Written by Sandy Williams
October 13, 2020
The former AK Steel site near Kansas City is the location for a new Missouri River intermodal terminal thanks to a $9.88 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Kansas City Port Authority.
“Kansas City is already a major freight hub for the central United States, and this grant will help us continue to build on critical transportation infrastructure and spur economic development in the region and across Missouri,” said Governor Mike Parson.
The 415-acre site, purchased from AK Steel in 2018, has access to water, highway and rail, creating an ideal location for a terminal to move freight through Kansas City to and from the West, Gulf and East Coast ports. The Port Infrastructure Development Grant will be used for project planning and environmental remediation.
“Kansas City’s central location is one of its greatest competitive advantages. The Missouri River Terminal project capitalizes on the city’s position as a hub for the nation’s railways, highways, and waterways to support continued growth in the region,” Senator Blunt said. “This critical grant funding will also help leverage additional private-sector investment that will fuel economic development and job creation.
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