- Strategically situated at a crossroads of road, water, and rail transportation infrastructure
- Access to 46 public and private barge terminals
- Three Class I railways (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific) and one short-line provider in the Iowa Interstate Railroad
- Largest 300-mile market west of Chicago; 37 million people are located within a 300-mile radius of the Quad Cities
A Logistics Network of River, Road, Rail & Runway
The Quad Cities region logistics network is comprised of an international airport, four separately designated U.S. interstate highways, multiple river ports, and three Class I rail lines, along with multi-modal transload facilities. Our location along the Mississippi River serves as a major advantage in the warehousing and distribution of goods and products. Our region is also home to the U.S. Army’s logistical operations where all military-related commodities and property move through the Rock Island Arsenal.
Future projections in the warehousing and distribution subsector show an additional 1,200+ jobs could be added by 2024 (EMSI).
Industry Advantages
Key Companies
- American Honda
- Group O
- Murray’s Warehousing, Inc.
- Von Maur
- Tennant Truck Lines
- XPAC
- John Deere Parts and Distribution