Vicksburg Warren County Port Commission

The Vicksburg Warren County Port Commission oversees the strategic operations and advancement of the Port of Vicksburg in Mississippi. This inland port, positioned along the Yazoo River Diversion Canal near its confluence with the Mississippi River, manages a robust freight volume—handling approximately 14 million tons annually. The port’s logistical infrastructure makes it a significant multimodal hub, equipped with direct access to US-61 and interconnections to Kansas City Southern rail lines, plus proximity to east-west and north-south interstate routes. Facilities include bulk and break-bulk terminals, ample warehouse space (including a 129,000-square-foot facility), specialized liquid storage, and modern cargo handling equipment. The port features unique capabilities such as the state’s only rail crossing over the Mississippi River and hosts maintenance operations for leading maritime companies like Terral RiverService. The Port of Vicksburg is also a designated Foreign Trade Zone and harbors a US Customs Service, reinforcing its role as a critical entry point for regional industry. Ongoing development projects and a recent shipyard investment further strengthen its position as a keystone for commercial and industrial growth in central Mississippi.

Facilities

• T-dock
• 129,000 sq ft insured and sprinkled warehouse
• Open bulk and hard-surface loading area
• Direct dump ramp
• Direct barge loading
• Liquid warehouse facilities
• Barge fleeting and marshaling area
• 150-ton crane
• Two 15-ton overhead cranes
• VSOR short-line railroad connection

Operating Hours

Port Commission meets every third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.; industrial and terminal operations are conducted year-round with typical cargo-handling on weekdays. Specific facility hours may vary; contact port administration for details.