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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Now Fully Operating at Port of LC

In a ceremonial key exchange on Tues., July 29, 2014, Port of Lake Charles Executive Director Bill Rase handed over the keys to the newly-renovated building at 152 Marine St. in Lake Charles to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. Under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security,[…]

Port Reveals Findings of New Calcasieu Ship Channel Traffic Study

Port of Lake Charles officials presented the second of three reports analyzing the current and future increase in Calcasieu Ship Channel vessel traffic at a Harbor Safety Committee meeting held earlier today. Traffic in the channel is expected to grow significantly over the next ten years due to the expanded[…]

Port of Lake Charles receives clean financial audit for 2013

The Port of Lake Charles’ financial statements have received a clean audit for 2013 by a private accounting firm. The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Administration, Personnel and Audit Committee met Monday to discuss the findings. A representative of McElroy, Quirk and Burch was at the meeting and said[…]

G2X Energy Receives Air Permits to Construct Gas to Gasoline Facility on Port Property

G2X Energy Receives Air Quality Permits for Construction and Operation of its Big Lake Fuels Natural Gas to Gasoline Facility in Louisiana G2X Energy, Inc. announced on June 5 that the State of Louisiana and the Federal EPA have granted its wholly-owned subsidiary, Big Lake Fuels LLC, the required air[…]

Official Opening of Harbor Police Department Security Center

The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District hosted a Maritime Day Celebration with a dedication ceremony and reception for its new Harbor Police Department Security Center located at 150 Marine St. on National Maritime Day, Thurs., May 22, 2014. The new control center creates a hub for the port’s harbor[…]

Why the Calcasieu Ship Channel is Vital to the Region’s Economic Success

Lagniappe Magazine, March 27, 2014 With the eyes of America on Southwest Louisiana—and the estimated $62 billion in development projects coming to the region—it stands to reason that special attention would also be paid to the infrastructure so necessary for this economic activity—most notably the Port of Lake Charles and[…]

Louisiana exports reach $63.1 billion in 2013

Louisiana’s worldwide merchandize exports reached $63.1 billion in 2013, an increase of .3 percent from 2012, according to a report by the World Trade Center of New Orleans. The state’s chief export markets were China, Mexico and Canada, followed by Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore and Brazil. Louisiana ranked as one[…]

Port of Lake Charles to Issue Revenue Bonds

Revenue bonds amounting to $40.5 million to fund capital improvements at the Port of Lake Charles will be sold in the municipal bond market Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to port executive director Bill Rase, and local investors will receive purchase priority. The Port’s bond issue comes on the heels of[…]

Work starting on $70 million Lake Area employee village on port property

A private company broke ground Tuesday for a $70 million housing facility it plans to build on port property to meet the area’s projected workforce demands. The construction of the temporary employee village, named Pelican Lodge, is expected to bring in 400 jobs. But once completed, in mid-2015, it could[…]

New Ship Unloader Crane at Port of LC

Lake Charles, LA—The Port of Lake Charles installed a new ship unloader crane at BT-1, enabling an increase in its cargo capacity and handling efficiencies. BT-1 now has two unloaders that can operate at the same time. For example, when discharging cargo from a ship, one crane will be used[…]

State Bond Commission approves Port of LC Revenue Bonds

The Louisiana State Bond Commission on Thursday morning gave its approval for the Port of Lake Charles to issue up to $100 million in revenue bonds. According to Michael Dees with the Port of Lake Charles, the funds are not supported by tax, and will instead be backed by monies they already[…]

More Jobs Predicted for LC

A state economist forecasts the Lake Charles metropolitan statistical area to add 3,300 jobs in 2014 and 4,500 more jobs in 2015 — an increase of 8.1 percent in two years. Loren Scott gave an optimistic outlook for the area during his annual report to business leaders on Wednesday at[…]

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