# Trains, planes and barge-o-mobiles: Moving St. Louis forward as a global freight hub | STLPR

> Regional leaders in St. Louis say national freight volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 30 years and are working to position the city as a global freight hub. The area has six Class I railroads, four interstates and two international air-cargo airports. Mississippi River barge capacity is highlighted as a key asset.

- Date: 2018-06-20 · published 2018-06-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/64693-trains-planes-and-barge-o-mobiles-moving-st-louis-forward-as-a-global-freight
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

This is a long-term infrastructure outlook with no immediate effect on grain or feed prices. It has limited bearing on near-term freight rates.

## Sources

- stlpr.org: https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-06-20/trains-planes-and-barge-o-mobiles-moving-st-louis-forward-as-a-global-freight-hub

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