Overview
LOGISTIC SERVICES, INC.-ARK RIVER TERMINAL is a harbour facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. It operates as a port terminal on the Arkansas River, handling cargo and supporting regional logistics.
LOGISTIC SERVICES, INC.-ARK RIVER TERMINAL is a harbour facility located at 9001 Lindsey Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Situated on the Arkansas River, this terminal serves as a key node for inland waterway transportation, connecting the region to the Mississippi River system and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), indicating its role in cargo handling and vessel services. As a harbour terminal, the facility manages various cargo types, including bulk and breakbulk commodities, typical for inland river ports. Operations involve loading and unloading barges, storage, and transshipment. The regulatory framework includes compliance with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations, as well as state-level environmental regulations for stormwater management and spill prevention under the Clean Water Act. The terminal's location on the Arkansas River places it within a network of locks and dams managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, supporting navigation and flood control. The facility contributes to the regional economy by facilitating trade and transportation for industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and energy. Environmental management practices focus on sediment control, oil-water separation, and habitat protection along the river corridor.
Environmental context
The facility operates on the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The river's flow is regulated by upstream dams, affecting sediment transport and habitat stability. The terminal's cargo handling activities, particularly bulk commodities, require careful stormwater management to prevent runoff of pollutants such as sediment, oil, and grease. Proximity to the river necessitates compliance with the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for industrial stormwater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 9001 Lindsey Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, on the Arkansas River.
As a harbour terminal, it handles bulk and breakbulk commodities, including agricultural products, aggregates, and industrial materials, typical for inland river ports.
The facility operates under NAICS code 488310, which covers Port and Harbor Operations.
The facility must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, the Clean Water Act's NPDES permits for stormwater, and state-level spill prevention and control regulations.
The terminal is located on the Arkansas River, which is part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, providing access to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
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