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How the Port of Lake Charles Became the Nation’s Top LNG Export Hub

The Port of Lake Charles has long been recognized as “America’s Energy Corridor,” a testament to its pivotal role in the global energy sector. This prestigious title reflects the Port’s strategic importance and its integral contribution to the international energy market, particularly through its role as the leading LNG (liquefied[…]

What Types of Cargo Can Be Handled at the Port of Lake Charles?

The Port of Lake Charles, strategically positioned along the Gulf of Mexico, is renowned for its capacity to handle a wide array of cargo types. As the 10th-busiest deepwater port in the U.S. based on tonnage, the Port is equipped to manage everything from bulk commodities to sophisticated project cargo.[…]

Lumber cargo at the Port of Lake Charles

Lumber’s Legacy and Future at the Port of Lake Charles

The Port of Lake Charles boasts a rich history intertwined with the evolution of global trade. Lumber has stood as a cornerstone cargo, symbolizing the enduring legacy of maritime commerce in this historic port city. A recent report by the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) underscored the significant strides made[…]

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What the Port of Lake Charles’ Top 10 Ranking Means

The Port of Lake Charles now ranks among the top 10 busiest ports in the United States, a significant achievement. This ranking, determined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is based on the 2022 cargo tonnage data, reflecting the latest available figures for national comparison. Understanding the Top 10[…]

Port of Lake Charles cracks nation’s top 10 for cargo

Major gains in cargo have made the Port of Lake Charles one of the top 10 busiest ports in the nation. The new ranking is by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waterborne commerce statistics for 2022. Here is the latest top-10 list: 1. Houston 2. South Louisiana 3. Corpus Christi 4. New York/New Jersey[…]

Lake Charles Methanol Announces Plan for New $3.2 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Southwest Louisiana

WESTLAKE, La. – Lake Charles Methanol II, LLC (LCM) announced plans to invest $3.24 billion to construct a new manufacturing plant that will produce low-carbon intensity methanol and other chemicals at the Port of Lake Charles. The company plans to use advanced auto thermal gas reforming technology and employ carbon[…]

Overhead shot of the Port of Lake Charles in the Gulf of Mexico

6 Facts That Make the Port a Global Leader

The Port of Lake Charles, nestled in the heart of Louisiana, stands as a vital economic engine for the region. As one of the busiest ports on the United States Gulf Coast, it plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, supporting industries, and driving economic growth. Let’s delve into 10[…]

October 19, 2023 Meeting Time Change notice

POLC October 20, 2023 Meeting Time Change

The Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District scheduled for October 20, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. has been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room located at 1611 W.[…]

POLC April 24, 2023 Meeting Cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023 has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2023. Notice Document

February 27, 2023 Meeting Rescheduled Notice

POLC February 27, 2023 Meeting Reschedule

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2023 has been cancelled rescheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Notice Document

Ship coming through the Calcasieu Ship Channel at the Port of Lake Charles

Study finds Calcasieu Ship Channel has multibillion-dollar economic impact

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana—The Calcasieu Ship Channel drives $39 billion of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product and two-thirds of the Gross Domestic Product of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes. Those are among the findings of a new study commissioned by Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (LCH&TD). The study states that the[…]

Big cargo at the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana

Big cargo? That’s us. No problem.

The Port of Lake Charles handles it—and we’re ready to handle yours. For nearly a century, the Port has offered deepwater access at the center of the Gulf of Mexico—with expansive concrete laydown aprons, and the ability to send cargo deep into America by on-site rail and the adjacent interstate[…]

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