Inland Port Assets
Will County’s assets as an Inland Port are considerable. Historically, Will County has thrived as a result of a well-developed transportation system of roads, rails and rivers and its location in relation to Chicago. More recently, assets have expanded to include several modern intermodal facilities, a large network of warehousing and distribution operations, a logistics-focused workforce and the availability of industrially-zoned land. Significant infrastructure improvements planned for Will County highlight the importance of Will County’s Inland Port.
CenterPoint Intermodal Center
The Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal and the BNSF Logistics Park Chicago Intermodal Terminal offer premier access to I-55 and I-80. Both were developed by CenterPoint Properties and represent a significant private investment in the growth and development of Will County. In total TEUs (one 20-foot cargo container or its equivalent), Will County ranks 5th in the nation with over 3.5 million TEUs in 2019. These facilities have established Will County as a significant link in global supply chains.
Elion Logistics Park 55 (ELP 55)
is a master-planned 30+ million-square-foot rail-served, mixed-use logistics park located in the City of Wilmington. Developed and operated by Elion Partners, the project consists of 2,500 acres which include industrial distribution buildings ranging from 800,000 to 2 million square feet, with 6 million square feet currently built. ELP 55 is bordered by I-55 and the BNSF mainline, providing unparalleled advantages to corporate occupiers through its superior location and amenities. The project has been classified as an Enterprise Zone, and is a TIF district. An Foreign Trade Zone designation is planned. IDOT has prioritized funding for the reconstruction of the I-55/Lorenzo Road interchange in its FY 2017-2021 highway improvement program.
CenterPoint Intermodal Center
The Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal and the BNSF Logistics Park Chicago Intermodal Terminal offer premier access to I-55 and I-80. Both were developed by CenterPoint Properties and represent a significant private investment in the growth and development of Will County. In total TEUs (one 20-foot cargo container or its equivalent), Will County ranks 5th in the nation with over 3.5 million TEUs in 2019. These facilities have established Will County as a significant link in global supply chains.
Elion Logistics Park 55 (ELP 55)
is a master-planned 30+ million-square-foot rail-served, mixed-use logistics park located in the City of Wilmington. Developed and operated by Elion Partners, the project consists of 2,500 acres which include industrial distribution buildings ranging from 800,000 to 2 million square feet, with 6 million square feet currently built. ELP 55 is bordered by I-55 and the BNSF mainline, providing unparalleled advantages to corporate occupiers through its superior location and amenities. The project has been classified as an Enterprise Zone, and is a TIF district. An Foreign Trade Zone designation is planned. IDOT has prioritized funding for the reconstruction of the I-55/Lorenzo Road interchange in its FY 2017-2021 highway improvement program.
