Northwest Mississippi is an ideal transportation and logistics center, located within 500 miles of 70% of the nation's population.
Highways
Northwest Mississippi boasts one of the best rural transportation networks in the country. With Interstate 55 on the east, Interstate 20 to the south, Interstate 40 to the north, and excellent four-lane U.S. highways crisscrossing the region (U.S. 61, U.S. 82, and U.S. 49), your company will encounter easy access to the world. In addition, Interstate 69, which will run from Port Huron, Michigan, to Brownsville, Texas (The NAFTA Highway) will travel over 120 miles through the heart of the Mississippi Delta.
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Water
Northwest Mississippi offers four excellent public-owned port locations. There are three Mississippi River port locations in Vicksburg, Greenville, and Rosedale, and one located in Yazoo City on the Yazoo River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. There are excellent cargo handling logistics at each site and adjacent available industrial property. You can check out the links to the individual ports below or contact MDDA for more information.
Rail
Northwest Mississippi is served by four class 1 rail lines --- two Canadian National lines (north-south), a Kansas City Southern line (east-west), and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (southeast-northwest). The region is also served by 2 Class II lines --- Columbus and Greenville (east-west), and the Mississippi Delta Railroad.
Air
The Mid-Delta Regional Airport in Greenville has daily flights to and from Northwest’s hub in Memphis. In addition, Memphis International is located at the northern end of the Mississippi Delta Developer’s territory and Jackson International Airport is located at the southern end. All communities in the region are less than one hour away from commercial air service.
Infrastructure
Northwest Mississippi is well-equipped to provide support services for its expanding business and industrial growth, as well as its residential population. Both industrial and private users have come to expect a high quality of services that enhance the quality of life in the Mississippi Delta.
Electric Power and Natural Gas
Several companies supply electrical power to the region. Entergy Corporation and the Rural Electric Power Associations service a large percentage of the region, with several local communities also providing their own electricity.
Atmos provides natural gas service to the majority of the region.
Water and Sewer
Each municipality provides water and sewer services to its commercial and industrial customers.
Telecommunications
BellSouth provides telecommunications services to the majority of Northwest Mississippi.
For more information about your specific industrial needs, please give us your needs and MDDA will provide you with rate information and availability promptly. 
