While coal, grain, and liquid fertilizers are primarily handled here, the terminal has the capacity to move other liquids and bulk aggregates, including sand, gravel, and crushed stone. The site features more than 300 acres of greenfield space, offering customers many options to expand their operations.. Watco is a joint-venture partner of SCH Services, LLC, which owns and operates Cora Marine Terminal.

Material Handling/Storage

• Unload unit trains, using rotary-dump or bottom-discharge hopper railcars
• Rapid barge loadout
• Unload or load trucks
• 1.5 million tons of outdoor storage capacity
• Long- and short-term storage options available
• 400 acres of land, including 70 acres developed for storage use

Warehouse Features

• Rotary unit train dumper system (bottom-discharge capable)
• Stacker/Reclaimer
• Conveyor system capable of 3,000+ tons per hour
• Two harbor boats and barge fleeting
• Certified belt scale
• Certified truck scale
• Double-loop track
• Capable of handling four, 150-car unit trains (two full, two empty)
• 600 total railcar spots

Commodities

This terminal specializes in coal but has the potential to handle commodities including:

• Liquid fertilizers
• Fuels
• Grain

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: UP
• River: Mississippi River (UMR 99.7)
• Road: Illinois Highway 3

Terminal Access, Hours, and Information

• Get directions
• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Required personal protective equipment: hard hat, steel-toe or composite boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest

Industrial Development Sites

• Cora Terminal