Within one day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population. Located on the Ohio River, it gives easy access to the East and Midwest. It is centrally located among three of West Virginia’s largest cities: Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg.
Transportation
Your location in JCM&IC will allow you to receive materials and ship products more efficiently.
RIVER
JCM&IC includes frontage on the Ohio River, and a privately owned, 25-acre barge loading/unloading facility.
RAIL
The CSX Mainline serves the JCM&IC, and spurs are available to serve sites throughout the center.
HIGHWAY
WV Route 2 accesses I-77 just 6 miles from JCM&IC’s entrance. The area is served by 33 major motor freight carriers.
AIR
Jackson County Airport, with a 4,000-foot general aviation runway, is just one-half mile from JCM&IC. Wood and Kanawha County airports, the nearest commercial facilities, are each 45 miles away. It is a public-use general aviation airport, owned by the Jackson County Commission. it sits on 217 acres and is open 24/7.
The airport supports general aviation, military, air taxi, and business and private multi- and single- engine and ultralight aircraft and offers full service and self-service fueling options. It also has a flight training and maintenance facility in the field. Business aircrafts use the airport to access the industrial park and other businesses in the region.
The facility offers instruction, complete with flight simulators (FAA and Non-FAA), and hosts multiple aviation groups. The facility makes a sizeable contribution to the area’s economic well-being. According to the 2021 WV Aviation Economic Impact Study, as of 2020, direct and indirect impacts include 53 jobs and annual payrolls of $2.9 million, value added activities of $3.86 million, and business revenues of $7.7 million.
UTILITIES
A 138 KV, 3-phase power line provide electricity to the park, and a 4″ line supplies natural gas. PUBLIC water is pumped to the centre through a 10″ line. Fiber optic TELEPHONE cables and digital switching are available for all of your communication needs.
Buy Lease or Move Right In
Unlike many inland ports, Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre encourages private ownership, if that best matches your needs. The entire park has been divided into generous lots. A “level 1” environmental site assessment and an archeological study have been completed. A geological report is available. We enjoy Foreign Trade Zone Status.
If you prefer to lease, lease with option to purchase, or purchase, describe your needs and we’ll talk about a custom-built facility. A Smart Location – Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre is within one day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population. Located on the Ohio River, it gives easy access to the East and Midwest. It is centrally located among three of West Virginia’s largest cities: Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg.
All the Advantages of Accessibility
If you plan to establish, move, or expand your business and want to be more competitive, look no further than the Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Center:
- West Virginia’s first operating inland district port.
- 1200 acres of rural bottom land in the Ohio River Valley of Western West Virginia.
- Every transportation mode is on-site or within one-half mile.
- Access to all the major markets in the East and Midwest.
Current Tenants
Valley, Inc. Rex Scholl Distribution Millstate Engineering Anixter