Shipping Cars To Or From Port Of Kaskaskia
The Port of Kaskaskia serves the Mississippi River and Kaskaskia River. It is managed by the Kaskaskia River Terminals and serviced by the Southern Illinois Transfer Company (SITCO). It is the eighth largest inland port in the US. The port has facilities available for lease and it also has an electric crane for loading containers on a barge. The port is accessible via road, rail, and river.
Cost & Time To Ship Your Car Examples
| Shipping To/From | Cost | Distance | Estimated Time In Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis to Port Of Kaskaskia | $268 | 268 miles | 2-4 days |
| Port Of Kaskaskia to Atlanta | $391 | 521 miles | 2-4 days |
| Port Of Kaskaskia to Pittsburgh | $470 | 627 miles | 3-5 days |
| Port Of Kaskaskia to Dallas | $485 | 647 miles | 3-5 days |
| Port Of Kaskaskia to Hartford | $664 | 1106 miles | 4-6 days |
| Newark to Port Of Kaskaskia | $725 | 967 miles | 3-5 days |
| Portland to Port Of Kaskaskia | $1036 | 2072 miles | 6-8 days |
| Los Angeles to Port Of Kaskaskia | $1109 | 1849 miles | 5-7 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.
Automobile shipping through the port of Kaskaskia
Shipping cars to or from port of Kaskaskia is possible via the Kaskaskia River Port District (KRPD 1). This terminal is open to all shippers and has a roll-off/roll-on ramp. However, the port is far from oceans, making it inconvenient for international car shipping. Car shippers ship cars and heavy equipment to residents and the industrial companies in the port district by road. The port is also accessible by rail via the Canadian National Railroad.
Heavy equipment shipping at the Kaskaskia River Port District
A-1 Auto Transport is a full-service auto mobile shipper that transports heavy equipment nationwide, including this port district. The district is home to several industrial factories. We have the loading and unloading equipment capable of handling heavy equipment needed by these companies. The roll-on/roll-off ramp at the port facilitates the loading of such equipment off and on barges. From the port, these barges transport the equipment to any of the other 39 inland ports along the Mississippi River System.
Truck shipping to and from the Kaskaskia River Port District
Our services of shipping cars to or from the port of Kaskaskia include transporting trucks. There is healthy demand for truck shipping in the port district and other nearby locations in the state of Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. The types of trucks we ship include;
- Service and utility trucks
- Pickups
- Hauling and flatbed trucks
- Semi-trucks
- Dump trucks
- Fire trucks
- Vintage, classic, and antique trucks and pickups
Boat shipping to and from the port of Kaskaskia
Boating and canoeing are a popular recreational activity along the Mississippi River. The river is highly circumnavigable due to its wideness – it largest width is four miles. There is demand for boat shipping to ports along the river, including the port of Kaskaskia. Both dealers and individuals hire us for boat shipping services. We have modern boat loading and unloading equipment that facilitates safe pickup and delivery of boats and other types of watercraft. We deliver boats to this port for transport to other recreational boating terminals along the Mississippi river system.
Yachts, power boats, tugboats, canoes, and sail boats are some of the types of boats we ship.
Why we are a good port of Kaskaskia automobile shipper
We have more than two decades of experience shipping autos, water crafts, and heavy equipment to and from Kaskaskia. Some of the reasons our customers rely on us include;
- We deliver on time. We pick up and deliver within the agreed timelines.
- We ship all types of vehicles including heavy vehicle parts and water crafts.
- We are fully insured and take responsibility if ever your vehicle is damaged during shipping.
- We offer affordable rates on all shipping services.
Do you need shipping of cars to or from the port of Kaskaskia? Call us on the number at the top right corner of this page, or visit this page for a free quote.
Written By:Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.
