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LDEQ Provides Alternative to Penalties for Calcasieu Ship Channel Users and Others

LDEQ has approved a Beneficial Environmental Project (BEP) proposed by the Port of Lake Charles. The BEP is available to channel users and others in LDEQ settlement discussions. Using the BEP ensures local funds will be spent in the region on projects with local benefits. To learn more about how[…]

Brinkman Graduates from Professional Port Managers program

Donald Brinkman recently was certified as a Professional Port Manager by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Completion of the four-year certification program places Brinkman amongst the top ranks of other global maritime professionals. Brinkman has served as the director of engineering and maintenance at the Port of Lake[…]

Port of LC Celebrates National Rice Month with 17th Annual Cook-Off

September is National Rice Month, and in celebration, the Calcasieu-Cameron Rice Growers sponsored the 17th Annual Rice Cook-Off on Wed., Sept. 24 at The Brick House in downtown Lake Charles. The Port of Lake Charles hosted the event and sponsored the awards luncheon. Family and Consumer Science students from 17[…]

Sasol North America Project Update- Sept. 2014

Wetlands Permits Issued We recently received our U.S. Corps of Engineers wetlands permit, a significant milestone in moving our projects forward. We plan to begin site clearing and grading on the project site in September. We anticipate taking a final investment decision on the ethane cracker and derivatives complex this year, with[…]

Port of LC Receives $10 Million Grant for Expansion of BT-1

The Port of Lake Charles has received a $10 million federal grant for the expansion of its Bulk Terminal 1. The funding includes a barge fleeting area, new berths, a bulkhead and conveyors. The grant, awarded through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery discretionary grant program, will also go toward the[…]

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[…]

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