Port of South Louisiana

I last wrote about the largest U.S. Ports, but we should take a closer look at the largest one: the Port of South Louisiana. In 2008, the local parishes handled 233 short tons of freight cargo. It was built in the 1950's, making it one of the younger ports in the United States. About 60 percent of the nation's grain supply travels through the port, and nearly 17 percent of the nation's petroleum products follow suit. More than 4,000 ships and 55,000 barges travel through the port every year, handling mostly exports. In 1992, the Port of South Louisiana purchased the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal, handling the rail, interstate, and river for easier imports and exports. By barge alone, the Port of South Louisiana can handle river traffic to two Canadian provinces and 33 states. The port just keeps growing and growing, introducing new innovations like a larger bulk dock and finger pier. Beyond that, when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana coast, the Port of South Louisiana was spared any serious damage, thanks to being 15 ft. above sea level. So what does this mean for you? When shipping freight, you want to move your cargo quickly and efficiently. Also, you want to ship your freight in the most efficient manner. Between the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal and the access to the Mississippi River, you can ship freight in every manner possible. Be it international freight shipping or domestic freight shipping, the Port of South Louisiana can handle your cargo with ease and precision