West Calcasieu Port

West Calcasieu Port, located in Sulphur, Louisiana along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, functions as a critical asset in the regional maritime infrastructure. The port encompasses 190 acres of usable land and provides 2,500 linear feet of waterfront with a 12-foot draft, enabling efficient access for shallow-water maritime traffic. Strategically situated about 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and in close proximity to the Calcasieu Ship Channel, the facility supports a range of marine services such as barge fleeting, midstream fueling, cleaning, stripping operations, marine construction, and concrete pumping. West Calcasieu Port is economically significant as it offers the only public barge loading ramp in the area capable of supporting an 80,000-pound, 18-wheel truck, enhancing intermodal cargo transfers. The port plays a crucial role in the economic growth and expansion of west Calcasieu Parish, serving barge traffic travelling between Texas and Florida while supporting surrounding industrial and commercial enterprises. Its modern facilities, reliable operational capabilities, and unique features establish it as a key hub for inland waterway logistics and a vital contributor to Southwest Louisiana's economic engine.