The Chicago Marine Terminal is a secure facility with surveillance cameras and security guards staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located on the Calumet River, this terminal primarily handles and stores bulk and breakbulk commodities.

Terminal Security

Customers depend on Watco to keep cargo safe. The Chicago Marine Terminal is guarded by personnel 24/7. Its entry gate, fenced perimeter, lighting, and cameras ensure products housed or moved through here are secure.

Warehouse/Material Handling

• Accessible by barge, rail, and truck
• Unload or load barges, railcars, and trucks
• 330,000-sq.-ft. warehouse
• Outside storage available

Terminal Features

• 20 railcar spots
• 2 barge spots
• Secure, gated facility
• 60-ton capacity excavators
• 52,000-pound-capacity forklifts
• Dust collectors for loading and packaging
• Certified truck scales

Commodities

Specializing in breakbulk and bulk commodities including:

• Ferroalloys
• Graphite
• Pig iron
• Steel
• Non-ferrous metal
• Super sacks (various commodities)
• Magnetite

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: Connects to all Class Is via IHB
• River: Calumet River 328.3
• Road: I-80/94, I-90

Year Watco Began Operations

• 2017

Terminal Access, Hours, and Information

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• Monday through Friday, 7 m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Trucks must arrive by 2:30 p.m.
• Required personal protective equipment: gloves, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest