Claiborne County Port

The Port of Claiborne County is a significant inland river facility situated on the Mississippi River between Natchez and Vicksburg in western Mississippi. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone, the port encompasses 600 acres and offers direct access to one of America's most vital water transportation corridors. The port's strategic location provides easy intermodal connectivity, including proximity to U.S. Highway 61, just six miles away at Port Gibson, and access to Interstate 20 and Class I rail service in Vicksburg, making it an important logistics and distribution hub for southwestern Mississippi and beyond. With a year-round maintained minimum channel depth of 9 feet and a dedicated 572-foot barge wharf connected to a 10-acre site pad, the port supports the movement of general cargo, supporting the region’s robust timber, poultry, and agricultural industries. Its role is further enhanced by access to sizeable industrial property, supporting economic development and attracting new businesses to the area. The Port of Claiborne County plays a vital role in supporting the local economy and regional industrial operations, serving as a gateway for the export of goods and materials from one of Mississippi’s most historic counties.