Domestic Distribution
Creating the Most Efficient Fertilizer Distribution Network in North America
For over 46 years, MacroSource has been a leading wholesaler of N-P-K bulk blending grade fertilizers through one of the largest bulk distribution systems in the USA.
Through over seventy-five bulk terminals, located on the Mississippi River and in key agriculture growing areas, MacroSource is well positioned to provide retailers with the best mix of competitive supply and premier customer service.
Barge Distribution
WE MANAGE OVER 1,800 BARGES PER YEAR, OF WHICH MACROSOURCE CHARTERS 85% OF THE VOLUME
MACROSOURCE IS THE LARGEST NORTHBOUND FERTILIZER SHIPPER IN THE USA
Of the 6 major barge lines, MacroSource is the largest customer of 4 of them
MacroSource ships to over 80 different locations via barge in the USA
MacroSource owns or leases 20 facilities served via barge on the Mississippi, Arkansas and Ohio River systems
Over 60% of the barges MacroSource charters go to our own river terminals
Rail Distribution
WE ARE A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS SHIPPING OVER 1M STS ANNUALLY BY RAIL TO OVER 150 DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA
Able to ship on all class one railroads, UP, BNSF, CN, CP, CSXT, NS, KCS
Unit train shipment capacity on both dry and liquids (Sauget, IL and Wilmington, NC)
Dedicated poly-phosphate fleet for MacroSource ex Wilmington, NC and Corpus Christi, TX
Dedicated ortho-phosphate fleet for microSource ex Shakopee, MN
Dedicated ammoniated zinc fleet for microSource ex Shakopee, MN
Truck Distribution
MACROSOURCE ARRANGES FREIGHT ON OVER 50% OF OUR TRUCKLOAD SALES
ANNUALLY, WE WORK WITH OVER 1,200 DIFFERENT CARRIERS TO EXECUTE DELIVERY FROM OUR TERMINAL SYSTEM TO MATCH DEMAND WITH OUR COMPETITIVE SUPPLY
Our carrier base is diversified to handle hopper, end-dump, and pneumatic trucks for dry bulk fertilizers
We also work with liquid tank trucks to handle UAN, ATS & poly/ortho starters, as well as pressurized tank trucks for ammonia
MacroSource ships by truck to nearly all lower 48 states from bulk, wholesale terminals strategically located near key demand regions
Many of our liquid terminals are automated and available to ship & receive product 24/7