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Quick facts:

Kentucky's waterways have access to deep-draft ports of New Orleans and Mobile for shipments overseas.

The Henderson County Riverport Authority (Henderson) was established in 1970 by legislative action of the Henderson County Fiscal Court. The operating port facility is located at river mile 808 on the left descending bank of the Ohio River, west of the City of Henderson. The property is in Henderson County (2006 population of 45,666) and near the City of Henderson (2006 population of 27,915).

Strengths

Geographic location near major highway transportation routes.
Successful reputation for attracting river-related industries, with ample acreage for future industry locations.
Heavy lift capacity of existing crane, with highway and rail for transport of heavy equipment.
Population, industries, and agricultural activities generate inbound and outbound commodities for handling at the port facility.
Area governmental, regulatory, and community leaders are verbally supportive of the port operations and importance to the region.