River
The Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is the #1 inland marine port in the United States with more than 43 million tons of domestic cargo transported each year. This is equivalent to nearly two-million truck loads!
Roads
For over the past half century, the OKI Region has been shaped by the I-75/71 corridor. Today, 60% of the region’s population and 75% of our jobs are located within five miles of the corridor.
Runways
In 2020, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) became the 7th largest cargo airport in North America. This ranking is due to CVG’s role as home to Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, in addition to serving 7 other air cargo carriers.
Rail
Railroads carry over 18 million tons annually in, out and through the OKI Region. Rail volume is forecasted to increase 38% by 2040. In the most recently published data (2016), Chicago and Cleveland continue to be the largest sources of rail freight terminating in Cincinnati while Detroit serves as the biggest market for rail shipments originating from the OKI region.
Freight Can’t Wait
Since 2007, OKI staff and members have been actively engaged in freight transportation planning due to its critical impact on the region’s socio-economic well-being. The efficient flow of goods, employees and customers ensures a healthy and robust regional economy. OKI is the leader for the tristate region in terms of freight transportation planning for all modes. OKI’s freight focus is on the application of new, emerging technologies, enhancements in the collection and application of freight data, and public/private partnerships at the local, state, national and global level to enhance opportunities for socio-economic growth.
Robyn Bancroft
Strategic Initiatives Manager
rbancroft@oki.org
513-619-7662
River Freight
Rail Freight
Explore train count data in the OKI Region via this interactive map.
Truck Freight
State Freight Plans
To receive funding under the National Highway Freight Program (23 U.S.C. 167), the FAST Act requires each State to develop a State freight plan, which must comprehensively address the State’s freight planning activities and investments (both immediate and long-range). The State must update its freight plan at least every five years, and may update its freight investment plan more frequently than the overall freight plan. [49 U.S.C. 70202(e)]. A State may develop its freight plan either separately from, or incorporated within, its statewide strategic long-range transportation plan required by 23 U.S.C. 135. Among other requirements, a State freight plan must—
- cover a five-year forecast period;
- be fiscally constrained;
- include a “freight investment plan” with a list of priority projects; and
- describe how the State will invest and match its National Highway Freight Program funds.
Ohio Freight Plan
Kentucky Freight Plan
AWAITING PUBLIC REVIEW
Indiana Freight Plan
AN UPDATED FAST ACT-COMPLIANT PLAN IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Businesses and industries are dependent on an efficient, reliable, interconnected and safe freight transportation system.
OKI’s central location and extensive transportation network continue to make the region a top choice for manufacturing plants, distribution centers and warehouses.
Continued growth in freight across all modes will place significant demand on the region’s transportation networks. This will require OKI’s continued attention to system preservation and maintenance, public/private partnerships, and the integration of innovative design and technologies to optimize existing operations.
