This transload terminal handles a high volume of coal, with capacity up to 8 million tons. Watco is a joint-venture partner of SCH Services, LLC, which owns and operates Cora Marine Terminal.

Warehousing/Material Handling

• Unload unit trains, using rotary 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

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• 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