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    Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District

    Louisiana
    Gulf

    Overview

    The Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District, established in 1957, is a key port authority in Louisiana, providing essential access for both domestic and international trade along the Gulf Coast. Strategically located at the intersection of the Atchafalaya River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, it serves as an alternative gateway for shippers looking to move goods via shallow and medium draft vessels. The port is uniquely situated to serve markets throughout the United States as well as facilitate exports to Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With over 200 private dock facilities and advanced cargo handling and heavy-lift equipment, the district supports a robust range of maritime industries. The significance of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District extends to its critical role in the movement of energy, agricultural, and industrial commodities, making it a linchpin for economic development in the region and a vital connector in global supply chains.

    Facilities

    • Ocean-going vessel berths
    • Barge docks
    • Heavy-lift wharves (cranes up to 5,000 tons)
    • Warehouses
    • Mobile cranes (up to 150 tons)
    • Track cranes (up to 300 tons)
    • Connection railroads
    • Private dock infrastructure (200+ facilities)

    Operating Hours

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Maersk
    2
    CMA CGM
    3
    Hapag-Lloyd
    4
    Crowley Maritime
    5
    ZIM Integrated Shipping
    6
    Spliethoff
    7
    Seacor Holdings