A single barge can essentially hold 15 railroad cars or up to 60 big semi-trailers.

Howard: And depending on the season, Brian writes the port has a daily economic impact of at least $2 million. Right now, this pipeline of products is shut down because of the high waters, which have essentially made it impossible for barges to reach the Port of Catoosa. It's also where the port receives much of its freight, containing a range of merchandising and commodities.

The navigation system is tied to international ports on the Gulf Coast where those products and commodities can be shipped to markets worldwide. Thanks to the port, all types of products and commodities can be easily shipped from middle America to the rest of the world. The Port of Catoosa is actually one of the largest, most inland river ports in the nation.

Can you tell us more about the significant role the Port of Catoosa plays in commerce? In one article, Brian Brus writesthat flooding in and around Tulsa has effectively shut down commercial navigation at the Port of Catoosa for several weeks. Your reporters have written several stories about how this flooding has impacted businesses in key industries in the state like agriculture. The National Weather Service forecast that more rain is likely. This has put stress on aging levees and put some people and their properties in danger. Over the past few weeks, parts of Oklahoma and surrounding states have experienced widespread flooding and dam releases. I'm Katelyn Howard, and joining me is editor of The Journal Record Russell Ray. Katelyn Howard: This is the Business Intelligence Report, a weekly conversation about business news in Oklahoma. Journal Record editor Russell Ray discusses how the flooding has effectively shut down the Port of Catoosa, impacted the state's agriculture industry and postponed the reopening of the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. Recent flooding and dam releases are affecting businesses and key industries in Oklahoma.

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