History

The Mid-America Port Commission was established by a three-state compact between Illinois, Iowa and Missouri in 1999.  It is the only three-state port compact in the United States.  Twenty-six counties are included in the compact.  It was established to help develop the most effective area for logistics in the nation for both domestic and global freight.  A major objective is to help regional businesses successfully compete globally with the help of the most efficient transportation system...linking water, rail, highway and air.

The jurisdiction includes the following counties:

Illinois

Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Henderson, Mercer, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, Scott and Warren Counties

Iowa

Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties

Missouri

Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Scotland, and Shelby Counties