Port of Amory

The Port of Amory offers access to the central and western part of the United States through barge, rail, and truck. Spanning 40 acres, this location also features both covered and open storage space.

 

Warehousing/Material Handling

  • Seven dry bulk domes with a total maximum capacity of 10,500 tons
  • 12 acres open storage
  • Long- and short-term outdoor storage options available
  • Drying system for coal
  • Material blending system for ore
  • Accessible by barge, rail, and truck
  • Unload or load barges, railcars, and trucks
  • Transloading capabilities: barge, dump chute, rail, truck

 

Terminal Features

  • 50 railcar spots
  • A continuous barge dock, with a 12 barge capacity
  • Barge cleaning, cover stacking, fleeting, and shifting
  • Dedicated tugboat and pilot
  • 30-ton capacity bridge crane
  • Mobile railcar unloading conveyors
  • Various material handlers for industrial use
  • Railcar switching on-site

 

Commodities

Specializing in bulk, breakbulk, and liquid commodities including:

  • Bulk ores
  • Petcoke
  • Cotton seed
  • Corn, soybeans, and various grains
  • Steel coils, pipes, plates, and beams
  • Lumber
  • Fertilizer
  • Rock
  • Sand

 

We’re equipped to move any commodity anywhere thanks to our comprehensive network of transportation experts. Contact sales@watco.com to learn more.

 

Connectivity

  • Rail: BNSF
  • River: Tenn-Tom Waterway (Mile Marker 369)
  • Road: I-22, U.S. 278

 

Port Access, Hours, and Information

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  • Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Drivers must sign in at the main office upon arrival
  • Required personal protective equipment: gloves, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest

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Contacts

Operations

101 Waterway Dr N

Amory, MS 38821-8872

(662) 256-9484

Terminal Manager

Wayne Childers

(662) 315-1175

wayne.childers@watco.com