Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport

Established in 1982, the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council (MVTTC) is based in New Orleans - one of the world's busiest shipping centers. We promote commerce and cargo shipping throughout the Mississippi River system.

Each year, our member companies are involved in the production, handling, sales and distribution for several million tons of commodities including; aggregates, cement, coal, coke, fertilizers, grain, industrial minerals, raw materials and steel.

Representing a cross-section of trade, transport, and related industries, our growing membership includes:
Our associates include:
  • barge lines
  • buyers & sellers
  • cargo & marine surveyors
  • commodity producers
  • construction & engineering
  • customs brokers
  • equipment manufacturers
  • financial institutions
  • freight forwarders
  • insurance services
  • local & state governmental agencies
  • logistics specialists
  • maritime attorneys
  • merchants & traders
  • processors & salvage
  • public & private port authorities
  • railroads
  • river pilots
  • ship brokers "chartering"
  • stevedores
  • steamship agencies
  • terminal & facility operators
  • testing & analytical firms
  • utilities
  • vessel owners & operators