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    Port of Pascagoula

    Mississippi
    Gulf Coast

    Overview

    The Port of Pascagoula, situated on the southeastern coast of Mississippi, is a vital deep-water gateway ranked among the nation’s top 25 ports for foreign cargo throughput. Serving as Mississippi's largest port, it handles over 32 million tons of cargo each year—making it a critical hub for the region’s economy and a strategic point of entry for global trade. Its two distinct harbors, Pascagoula River Harbor and Bayou Casotte Harbor, offer a combination of public and private terminals capable of accommodating deep-draft vessels. The port excels in efficient multi-modal connectivity, providing direct access to major highways, railroads, and air transport, which significantly increases its attractiveness for shipping companies and industries across sectors. With its comprehensive cargo handling capacities, modern facilities, and close proximity to deepwater shipping lanes of the Northern Gulf of Mexico, the Port of Pascagoula plays an essential role in bolstering commerce for Mississippi and the entire Gulf Coast region.

    Facilities

    • Pascagoula River Harbor
    • Bayou Casotte Harbor
    • Terminal D (732 ft. x 45 ft. Wharf, two warehouses)
    • Terminal E (517 ft. x 37 ft. Wharf)
    • Terminal F (737 ft. x 55 ft. Wharf)
    • Terminal G (516 ft. x 60 ft. Wharf, 695 ft. x 120 ft. barge berth)
    • Terminal H (556 ft. x 35 ft. Wharf, 175,000 sq. ft. warehouse)
    • Sunplex Light Industrial Park
    • Moss Point Industry & Technology Complex
    • Singing River Island
    • Warehousing and marine dry-dock/repair
    • Stevedoring and transloading facilities

    Operating Hours

    Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (office hours); vessel and terminal operations are available 24/7 as needed to support shipping schedules.

    Shipping Lines

    Major carriers serving this port

    1
    Maersk
    2
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
    3
    CMA CGM
    4
    Hapag-Lloyd
    5
    Seaboard Marine
    6
    Crowley Maritime
    7
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common inquiries about operations and logistics at Port of Pascagoula.

    What is the process and how long does customs clearance take for import cargo through US seaports?

    Typical import flow is vessel arrival, berth assignment, container discharge, customs review, release, dray pickup, and final delivery. Standard clearance may be same day to several days depending on documentation and exams.

    What is the process and how long does export cargo take through US seaports?

    Typical export flow is inland dray to terminal, terminal gate-in, documentation and filing, vessel loading, and departure. Timing depends on cutoff windows, bookings, inspections, and vessel schedule.

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