Chester Barge Port / River Frontage 550 Water St 24 Acres of Commercial Land for Lease in Chester, IL 62233

The Mississippi River is a vital commercial waterway, with barges constantly navigating its waters carrying a staggering amount of cargo. Barges are essential for transporting bulk commodities like grains, coal, petroleum products, and construction materials. The ability of barges to transport such immense quantities of goods is a game-changer for logistics and supply chains. Moving cargo by water is also fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly compared to rail or road transportation. One gallon of fuel can move one ton of cargo 514 miles by barge, versus just 59 miles by rail and 202 miles by truck. This property is located at mile marker 108 on the Mississippi River in Chester, IL off Water St with easy access to IL Route 3. Barge Port: This property was formerly operated as a barge port with 9.3 acres of usable ground. It offers two permitted docs and a permitted railroad crossing along with rail access served by Union Pacific. Optimal for bulk loading and unloading operations. Docks and fleeting areas are outside of the main river channel but still have enough depth for commercial use 6' to 14' feet deep from shore to center of river. Lease Rate: $2,000 per acre / per month River Frontage: River Frontage totaling 5,200 linear feet. Lease Rate: $30 a linear foot for riparian rights