Welcome to Port Des Moines - central Iowa's virtual inland port

Port Des Moines offers informational assistance in transporting goods to, from, and through central Iowa by providing a one-stop shop for freight-related information.

Explore this site for more information about central Iowa's transportation infrastructure, facilities, and links to local resources.

The Glossary of goods movement and international/domestic trade terms, developed by USA Export Import, provides clarification of terminology.
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News/Events

NASCO Annual Conference to be held in 2010 in Des Moines

Des Moines is hosting the North American SuperCorridor Coalition (NASCO) annual conference from June 15-17, 2010 at Polk County Complex in downtown Des Moines.  Please visit the conference website for additional information, including registration details. 

Global Transportation Forum scheduled for March 24, 2010
The International Traders of Iowa is hosting its first Global Transportation Forum on March 24, 2010, at the West Des Moines Marriott on Jordan Creek Parkway.  Please visit the International Traders of Iowa’s website for additional information.