Louisiana Gateway Port
| Louisiana Gateway Port | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Louisiana Gateway Port | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29°34′03″N 89°49′08″W / 29.567485°N 89.818954°W |
| UN/LOCODE | USPLQ |
| Details | |
| Owned by | Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District |
| Land area | 1,691.8 acres (684.6 ha) |
| Size | 548 acres (222 ha) developed |
| No. of berths | 14 |
| Draft depth | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Air draft | No restriction |
| Length of approach channel | 81 mi (130 km) |
| Street access | LA 23 / LA 39 |
Louisiana Gateway Port is a deepwater port operated by the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District located at the mouth of the Mississippi River on the Gulf of Mexico in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. The port authority's jurisdiction extends along the first 81 miles (130 km) of the Mississippi River from the Gulf inland. It plays a significant role in maritime trade, serving domestic and international markets.