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Southwestern Illinois Freight Transportation
Study
May 18, 2015
TranSystems with GKSF Global Research
Welcome
Mark Harms SITE Committee Chair
Ellen Krohne Leadership Council
Sara Clark TranSystems
Joe Geraty GKSF Global Research
Background
Southwestern Illinois Transportation Enhancement Initiative
Identify quantitative means for Southwestern Illinois to understand its
position in the marketplace and evaluate key performance indicators to
prioritize areas of investment.
Purpose of Study
Role of Stakeholders
FEEDBACK IDEAS ADVOCATE
…understand its position in the marketplace and evaluate key performance indicators… Freight Flow Outlook Freight Infrastructure Inventory Market Survey of Industry Representatives Comparative Cities Review
4th 3rd 8th 4th
Top 10 Inland Hub Ranking
Domestic Inbound 47.0%
Domestic Outbound
44.9%
Export* 6.4%
Import* 1.6%
Study Area: St. Louis MO-IL CSA (IL Part)
Estimated Freight in 2012: 95 Million Tons
Truck 33.4%
Rail 20.3%
Pipeline 32.3%
Water 11.8%
Multiple Modes 2.1%
Other 0.2%
Air 0.0%
Study Area: St. Louis MO-IL CSA (IL Part)
Distribution by Transport Mode
* Import and export shipments are understated as some international cargo moves as domestic freight; for example, a domestic shipment from an import distribution center in Los Angeles to St. Louis.
Lower Value
Coal, Grain, Liquids
Strong presence in refinery, pipeline and liquid terminals
Higher Value
Warehouseable, Manufactured
Greater advantage to capture growth with available land over Missouri
79%
21%
Maritime Gateway Asian Trade of
Consumer Products
Maritime Gateway European Trade of Consumer Products
Bulk Gateway Critical for
Export Shipments
Emerging Gateway Crude Dominant, Growing Latin American Trade
Crossborder Gateway Strong Economic
Recovery
Crossborder Gateway Dominant in
Automotive Parts
Illinois
FY 2013-2018 State Program Distributions
$6.622 Billion
System Maintenance 45% Bridge Maintenance 23%
Congestion Mitigation 21% System Expansion 11%
Customers
Labor
Infrastructure
Institutional
300-400 Mile Service Area
Large and talented pool, driven by manufacturing history
Presence of all modes: air, rail, truck, barge, parcel package
Generally equal tax incentives, need to improve business-friendly nature
Location Selection Criteria: Retail and Manufacturing
Instability = Contingency Planning
Truck Shortages Labor Disruptions Fuel Price Volatility
Cargo Routing Houston
Modal Choice IM vs. Truck
Peer Comparisons
209
131
119
109
96
76
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Nashville
Columbus
Memphis
Freight Volume (Tons)
520
629
731
912
987
997
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Columbus
Nashville
Kansas City
Memphis
Truckload Cost to Chicago
Southwest Illinois is Competitive with its Peers
Identify quantitative means for Southwestern Illinois to understand its
position in the marketplace and evaluate key performance indicators to
prioritize areas of investment.
Four Takeaways 1.The greater St. Louis region, including Southwestern Illinois, ranks as the fourth largest inland hub in the nation
2.Infrastructure investment should consider emerging gateways including, Latin America
3.Southwestern Illinois need to become a part of shipper contingency plans
4.Promotion of Southwestern Illinois needs to show advantages over other regions