Developing an Inland Port

Developing an inland port? It's all about Planning

We must create a Long-Term Vision using a Short Step Approach.

That includes

• Strategic Planning: Goal Based
  • Develop the vision adopted by the port leadership that outlines the mission, goals, milestones and timelines.
  • Compare to potential business opportunities using the SWOT ANALYSIS
  • Prepare the Plan and STICK TO IT. Celebrate achievements, large or small.
• Master Planning: Infrastructure Based
  • Perform survey of facilities and equipment
  • Determine what infrastructure is needed to achieve strategic plan
  • Secure funding
• Transportation and Logistics Planning: Operational and Tactical Based
  • Review data and trends
  • Peer -to-Peer conversations. What works and doesn’t work.

Resources available through IRPT

• Using the IRPT Map, we communicate with shippers and recommend an IRPT Port / Terminal Member in their destination city;
• We offer peer to peer discussions to collaborate on solutions;
• We coordinate Team building including IRPT Member service providers for specific projects;
• Most importantly, we offer the Annual conference where so much happens!

Additional IRPT Resources Include:

• IRPT Mobile App;
• Legislation monitoring;
• Career opportunity listings;
• Federal Register announcements;
• Navigation notices;
• IRPT Hosted Webinars;
• Member and Industry News alerts;
• Social and Networking Opportunities;
• Advertising Opportunities;
• Annual Conference (Biloxi: October 18-20, 2021)