Mile 537 on the Mississippi River
The Port of Greenville was consolidated into an authority in 1954 with a Port Commission appointed by the city, count, and state to provide direction for development of this important economic engine for the entire Delta region. Since then, flood-free industrial sites along the harbor front have been developed and service to the area industry through a public terminal has been provided. The Port of Greenville ranks as one of the great ports on the inland waterway system and the Mississippi River.
About the port
Every year approximately 5.2 million tons of cargo are trans-loaded at the Port of Greenville. The largest volume of raw products from the Delta region is shipped through the Port of Greenville: corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and Milo; gasoline, diesel fuel; and bio-diesel products; bulk dry and liquid chemicals; steel, scrap steel, lumber, and other wood products.
Rapid handling of a wide spectrum of cargoes is a daily experience. This includes wide variations in value, size, and weight of commodities. The handling is made possible by the use of equipment available.
The available modes of transportation at the port are truck, rail, barge, and small ship. The port also has a 60 tons all weather covered bridge crane, inside and outside storage, and can hold four barges at one time.
As a gateway to National and International trade, the Port is responsible for millions of dollars in annual economic activity. Its ability to create and develop jobs and make capital investments generates additional tax revenue to the local community and counties within a 100-mile radius.