Business Opportunities | Louisiana Gateway Port

HOW LOUISIANA GATEWAY PORT SUPPORTS BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Louisiana Gateway Port supports business and industrial activity that depends on predictable deep-draft access, vessel staging, and inland connectivity along the lower Mississippi River.

The Port’s role is to provide the navigation access, infrastructure coordination, and long-term planning that enable cargo owners, carriers, terminal operators, and site selectors to evaluate and operate within one of the Gulf Coast’s most strategically positioned port corridors.

CUSTOMERS & PARTNERS WE SERVE

Louisiana Gateway Port supports a diverse set of maritime, logistics, and industrial stakeholders who depend on reliable access along the lower Mississippi River. The sections below provide relevant information based on how different users engage with the Port.

Cargo Owners & Vessel Operators

Deep-draft port corridor supporting large ocean-going vessels
Safe, predictable navigation access and vessel staging capacity
Support for the efficient movement of cargo, including:
- Bulk and breakbulk commodities
- Containerized cargo
- Project cargo
- Energy-related cargo, including liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Terminal, Logistics & Marine Service Providers

Deep-draft port corridor supporting diverse terminal and marine operations
Coordinated navigation access and vessel staging capacity
Intermodal connectivity linking river, rail, road, and barge networks
Public-sector planning and infrastructure coordination supporting safe and efficient operations
Long-term capital projects and growth initiatives within the port district

Industrial Developers, Site Selectors & Public Partners

Strategic deep-draft access to global maritime trade routes
Direct connectivity to the Mississippi River system and inland U.S. markets
Predictable navigation conditions supporting long-term investment planning
Public port authority governance enabling coordinated infrastructure development
Proximity to established energy, manufacturing, and logistics corridors

READY TO LEARN MORE?

For questions about port access, connectivity, or doing business within the Louisiana Gateway Port district, explore our contact directory to connect with the appropriate port team.