IRPT Announces Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting in Fort Smith, AR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tessa Andres
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT)
Email: tessakandres@irpt.net
Website: www.irpt.net
IRPT Announces Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting in Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting on Friday, March 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, located at 612 Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith, AR 72901.
IRPT is the only trade association in the United States solely representing the interests of inland river ports, terminals, and their users. By connecting public and private entities, IRPT advances industry success through advocacy, resources, collaboration, and strategic communication.
This Basin Meeting will bring together key leaders and operational experts to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and evolving priorities shaping the inland river transportation system.
Our Meeting Sponsor:
Topics will include:
- IRPT News, Resources, and Board of Directors Election
- 2025 Legislative Success and 2026 Priorities
- Federal Updates and Impacts to Local Stakeholders
- Funding Opportunities and Industry Challenges
- Port and Terminal Resilience
There is no cost to attend, but RSVP is required.
To register, please email: aandres@irpt.net
Who should attend?
IRPT members, non-members, maritime service providers, shippers, economic development representatives, and all stakeholders connected to the inland waterway system are encouraged and welcome to participate.
About Five Rivers Distribution: Operated by Five Rivers Distribution, the Port offers green space for future development, climate -controlled and bulk (and shed) storage. The facility’s two barge docks offer direct truck-to barge transload, barge cleaning services and fleeting for up to 20 barges at a time.