Positioned at the heart of the nation’s transportation network, the MOKAN region is a Midwest distribution hub that offers unparalleled access for companies that depend on efficient logistics. With immediate connectivity to I-44 and I-49, as well as multiple Class I and short-line railroads, businesses in our region can move goods quickly to major markets.
Companies in the MOKAN region also benefit from a 90-minute drive to Tulsa’s Port of Catoosa as well as the convenience of Joplin Regional Airport, which offers daily flights to Denver and Chicago. And for businesses looking for more routes for passenger and cargo service, there are four larger airports less than three hours away.
For warehousing and logistics operators, the region has no inventory tax on warehoused goods, which provides a clear financial advantage. Paired with available industrial sites and competitively priced utilities, this makes the MOKAN region an ideal environment for growth. Whether managing fulfillment, large-scale distribution, or third-party logistics operations, companies benefit from the MOKAN region’s central location and cost-effective business climate.
Discover how MOKAN Partnership can keep your business moving by calling 417.624.4150 and learn more about warehousing and logistics opportunities across southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma.
– Anthony Fink
C.O.O.
Crossroads Warehouse
Freight carriers based in the MOKAN Region can reach nearly all of the lower 48 states within 48 hours, ensuring fast, reliable delivery.
The MOKAN Region is served by two key short line railroads—South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) and Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad (MNA)—which operate over 1,200 miles of track and provide critical interchange points in Joplin, MO; Pittsburg, KS; and Columbus, KS.
Located at the crossroads of 2 major interstates, the MOKAN region features over 2,100 acres of industrial space, including sites nearing shovel-ready or development-ready status.
With 7,074 workers in warehousing and transportation—more than double the expected average of 3,055 for a region this size—the MOKAN Region offers a robust labor pool that can make it easier for employers to find qualified candidates and scale logistics operations efficiently.
