Port Muskogee
Port Muskogee is a public port authority operating a 450-acre intermodal complex in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, providing multimodal logistics (river, rail, road, air) and Foreign Trade Zone services to manufacturers, data center operators, and logistics companies across more than 1,000 acres of publicly owned industrial land.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersFort Gibson, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Port Muskogee does
Port Muskogee is a public port authority operated by the Muskogee City-County Port Authority, headquartered in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The entity manages a 450-acre intermodal transportation complex that integrates four freight modes: year-round barge access via the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (reaching 20 states and the Gulf of America), dual Class I rail mainline service from Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, interstate highway connectivity, and the 642-acre Muskogee-Davis Field Airport. The complex operates as U.S. Customs Foreign Trade Zone 164 and comprises the 141-acre Port Muskogee Industrial Sites tract, the 38.88-acre John T. Griffin Industrial Park, the aviation facility, and the 125.49-acre Port Muskogee South expansion acquired in July 2025 (formerly Frontier Terminal), bringing publicly owned industrial land to more than 1,000 acres.
The port's core products are build-to-suit industrial land (leased at $3,500-$4,500 per acre annually, with waterfront commanding the upper end, or sold at $25,000 per acre), multimodal infrastructure access (rail switching via OmniTrax as exclusive operator of Port Muskogee Railroad, barge, terminal, and airside services), and Foreign Trade Zone 164 customs benefits. Technology infrastructure is physical rather than digital: the platform is rail interchanges, barge terminals, Foreign Trade Zone overlay, and certified workforce pipelines (Center for Workforce Excellence designation with 24 post-secondary institutions within 60 miles). The $58 million programmed infrastructure plan (including $15M rail, $12M flood mitigation, $33M waterfront upgrades) underpins capacity expansion for hyperscale data center and industrial tenants.
Port Muskogee monetizes through recurring land leases, infrastructure and rail service fees, one-time land sales, FTZ administration, and grant-funded capital improvement programs (notably a $23.9M U.S. DOT Port Infrastructure Development Program award, Oklahoma's only 2022-2023 recipient). The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales: a small leadership team (Executive Director Kimbra Scott, Director of Economic Development Dana Brashear) drives direct engagement with corporate site selection, economic development incentives, and workforce development partnerships. Customer segments split between legacy industrial and manufacturing tenants (Dal-Tile, Georgia-Pacific, ACME, Vallourec, Division Laundry) and emerging hyperscale data center operators (Google, Core Scientific with $4B expansion to 1.5 GW, Polaris Technologies). Marketing channels center on the portmuskogee.com website, available sites portal, and earned media through investment announcements.
Port Muskogee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Port Muskogee
- Legal name
- Muskogee City-County Port Authority
- Website
- https://portmuskogee.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Port Muskogee is a public port authority operating a 450-acre intermodal complex in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, providing multimodal logistics (river, rail, road, air) and Foreign Trade Zone services to manufacturers, data center operators, and logistics companies across more than 1,000 acres of publicly owned industrial land.
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Port Muskogee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Inland Port Operations and Industrial Real Estate
- NAICS
- Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)
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Where Port Muskogee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Gibson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Port Muskogee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Industrial Land and Facility Leasing: Port Muskogee generates revenue through leasing publicly owned industrial land and airport facilities to manufacturing, logistics, and data center companies. Land lease rates range from $3,500 to $4,500 per acre annually depending on location and waterfront access.
- Industrial Land Sales: Sale of industrial parcels such as the John T. Griffin Industrial Park at $25,000 per acre for companies seeking ownership rather than leasing.
- Infrastructure Services: Revenue from providing infrastructure access including rail services (via OmniTrax partnership), port terminal operations, and multimodal freight transfer capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Port Muskogee Industrial Sites - Standard Industrial |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | John T. Griffin Industrial Park |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Muskogee-Davis Field Airport |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Port Muskogee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Port Muskogee develops, leases, and operates publicly owned industrial land and multimodal transportation infrastructure including a 450-acre intermodal complex, Class I rail-served industrial parks, an aviation facility, and Foreign Trade Zone 164 services. The organization markets industrial tracts of varying sizes to manufacturing, logistics, and data center tenants while providing rail, waterway, highway, and air access. Revenue is generated through recurring land and facility leases, industrial land sales, and infrastructure service fees.
Product overview
Port Muskogee operates as a unified industrial complex comprising multiple industrial sites and transportation infrastructure. The core offering consists of the 450-acre Port Muskogee Industrial Complex, which includes 141 acres of industrial tracts, the 38.88-acre John T. Griffin Industrial Park, the 642-acre Muskogee-Davis Field Airport, and the newly acquired 125-acre Port Muskogee South. These interconnected sites provide multimodal freight access via river (McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System), Class I rail (Union Pacific, BNSF), interstate highways, and air. The port functions as a Foreign Trade Zone 164 and is developing approximately $58 million in infrastructure improvements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Port Muskogee South: Newly acquired 125.49-acre industrial site formerly known as Frontier Terminal, offering direct Class I rail and river access.
Products and services
- Port Muskogee Industrial Complex A 450-acre intermodal transportation complex providing seamless access to airports, interstates, Class I rail, a designated Foreign Trade Zone, and year-round water access to 20 states via the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Leased and operated by the Muskogee City-County Port Authority for industrial tenants.
- Port Muskogee Industrial Sites 141-acre publicly-owned industrial site with P-Port Industrial zoning, on-site port access, 5.5 miles of railroad with daily Class I interchange service, and cargo transfer capabilities. Available in tract ranges of 18 to 44 acres.
- John T. Griffin Industrial Park 38.88-acre publicly-owned industrial park with Union Pacific rail access via Midland Valley Branch Line, Foreign Trade Zone eligibility, and proximity to Port Muskogee. Designed for manufacturing and data center tenants including Dal-Tile and Polaris Technologies.
- Muskogee-Davis Field Airport 642-acre publicly-owned aviation facility with multiple runways (including a 7,200-foot lit runway accommodating the largest corporate and general aviation aircraft), terminal facilities, and industrial development potential with up to 330 acres available. Located 4 miles south of Muskogee.
- Port Muskogee South 125.49-acre industrial expansion site with 81 contiguous acres of riverfront property outside the regulatory floodplain, providing direct Class I rail and McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System access. Acquired in July 2025 from Frontier Terminal and incorporated under unified Port Muskogee South branding by Muskogee City Council Resolution No. 3059.
- Foreign Trade Zone 164 Services U.S. Customs-designated Foreign Trade Zone providing customs duty deferral, reduction, and elimination benefits for companies engaged in international trade and located within Port Muskogee sites.
Quantifiable outcome
- Muskogee County ranked #1 in Oklahoma for capital investment in 2024
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Companies that use Port Muskogee
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Port Muskogee technology and API
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API detail
- Has API
- No
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App detail
Feature4 records
Port Muskogee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Core ScientificflagshipCore Scientific is expanding its Muskogee campus to 1.5 GW gross power capacity through new construction and acquisition of Polaris Technologies. The $4B+ investment represents a major expansion of AI infrastructure at Port Muskogee.
- GoogleflagshipGoogle announced two data center campuses in Muskogee County as part of a $9 billion Oklahoma investment. The project includes power purchase agreements adding 600 MW of clean energy to the grid and $1 million in community contributions.
- NextEra Energy ResourcescoreNextEra Energy Resources operates the Rush Springs Solar and High Spring Solar projects in Stephens and Muskogee Counties, providing 600 MW of new clean energy through power purchase agreements with Google.
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)coreOG&E provides electric service to data center facilities under long-term contracts where Google covers infrastructure costs for direct service. OG&E collaborates with Google on energy resilience and grid development.
- Grid AlternativesminorThrough funding from Google and Grid Alternatives' Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, Cheyenne Arapaho Housing Authority is launching a 113.4 kW solar project serving 13 residential homes, including workforce development training.
- Division LaundrycoreDivision Laundry selected Muskogee for its first Oklahoma facility, representing substantial capital investment and plans for 100 jobs. Company engaged with Port Muskogee for site selection.
- OmniTraxcoreOmniTrax is the exclusive rail operator of Port Muskogee Railroad (PMR), providing Class I interchange services and cargo transfer operations. This partnership enhances multimodal freight capabilities at the port.
- Polaris TechnologiescorePolaris Technologies (Polaris DS LLC) operates a Bitcoin data center at John T. Griffin Industrial Park with 440 MW contracted power under OG&E energy agreement. Core Scientific announced acquisition of Polaris in 2026.
- Union Pacific RailroadcoreUnion Pacific provides mainline railroad service to Port Muskogee's largest industrial parks, connecting companies to national rail network and Class I interchange capabilities.
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)coreBNSF provides mainline railroad service to Muskogee's largest industrial parks, offering Class I rail connectivity for freight transport.
- Indian Capital Technology CentercoreWorkforce training partner providing industrial training support to companies located at Port Muskogee facilities, located within 9.6 miles of major industrial sites.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Port Muskogee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Oklahoma Department of Commerce: State-level economic development agency that ranked Muskogee County #1 in Oklahoma for capital investment in 2024 and administers state incentive programs. Strategic partner/funder whose program decisions materially shape Port Muskogee's ability to win competitive projects.
- Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: Regional economic development organization competing with Port Muskogee for capital investment, industrial tenants, and data center projects across central Oklahoma. Adjacent rather than directly comparable, but a real alternative for site-selection consultants evaluating the region.
- Arkansas Waterways Commission: State agency responsible for promoting and maintaining Arkansas's inland waterway system, including the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System that Port Muskogee depends on. Ecosystem partner whose funding and advocacy directly affect Port Muskogee's barge competitiveness.
Broad incumbents
- Port Houston: One of the largest U.S. ports, operating the Port of Houston Authority with deepwater, rail, and industrial-tenant capabilities. Overlaps with Port Muskogee through its marine cargo handling and FTZ-enabled industrial real estate offerings, but at vastly greater scale and as a seaport rather than inland port.
Direct peers
- Port of Indiana (Ports of Indiana): State-operated inland port system on the Ohio River with rail-served industrial parks and FTZ capabilities. Comparable in its public-authority governance and focus on attracting manufacturing and logistics tenants to shovel-ready industrial land.
- Port of Memphis: One of the largest U.S. inland ports on the Mississippi River, operating as a public port authority with extensive rail, barge, and industrial-park assets. Comparable in public-authority structure and multimodal landlord business model, though at significantly larger scale.
- Tulsa Ports (Port of Catoosa): Oklahoma's other major inland port on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, offering similar barge, rail, and industrial-park services just 50 miles north. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same regional tenants and economic development projects.
- Port of Little Rock: Inland port on the Arkansas River providing multimodal freight, industrial real estate, and Foreign Trade Zone services. Operates a comparable public-authority model serving manufacturing and logistics tenants in the same river system.
- Port of Kansas City: Inland port authority operating on the Missouri River with multimodal freight, industrial real estate, and FTZ services. Closely matches Port Muskogee's landlord-plus-economic-development mandate and small public-authority staff profile.
Regional players
- Port of Pittsburgh Commission: Public inland port authority on the Ohio/Monongahela/Allegheny rivers, providing multimodal infrastructure and industrial sites. Comparable in mission and public-authority model, though serving a different regional economy and not directly competing for Muskogee tenants.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Port Muskogee social profiles
Digital presencePort Muskogee compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Port Muskogee financial estimates
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Port Muskogee leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Port Muskogee funding detail
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Investors
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Port Muskogee M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Port Muskogee
What does Port Muskogee do?
Port Muskogee develops, leases, and operates publicly owned industrial land and multimodal transportation infrastructure including a 450-acre intermodal complex, Class I rail-served industrial parks, an aviation facility, and Foreign Trade Zone 164 services. The organization markets industrial tracts of varying sizes to manufacturing, logistics, and data center tenants while providing rail, waterway, highway, and air access. Revenue is generated through recurring land and facility leases, industrial land sales, and infrastructure service fees.
Is Port Muskogee a public or private company?
Port Muskogee is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Port Muskogee founded?
Port Muskogee was founded in 1961. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Port Muskogee based?
Port Muskogee is headquartered in Fort Gibson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Port Muskogee make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Land and Facility Leasing is the primary driver. The others are industrial Land Sales and infrastructure Services.
Who are Port Muskogee's main competitors?
Others on record are Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Arkansas Waterways Commission. Port Houston is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Port of Indiana (Ports of Indiana), Port of Memphis, Tulsa Ports (Port of Catoosa), Port of Little Rock and Port of Kansas City. Port of Pittsburgh Commission is listed as a regional player.
Does Port Muskogee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Port Muskogee.
What industry is Port Muskogee in?
Port Muskogee's product category is Inland Port Operations and Industrial Real Estate. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIALAF, Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals), with a secondary code of IMAFAJAF, Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container). Its NAICS code is 48831 and its SIC code is 4400.