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Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Management Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020

Public Notice is hereby given that the Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Management Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA. […]

Recovery aid from Port of New Orleans and CRC Global Solutions for hurricane relief at the Port of Lake Charles

Truckloads of Recovery Aid from Port of New Orleans and CRC Global Solutions

The Port has received a very generous donation from the Port of New Orleans and CRC Global Solutions. Three truckloads arrived today with cases of water, buckets, tarps, sacks for debris removal, diapers, wipes, household items and other supplies.

RFP Strategic Plan 2020

RFP Strategic Plan – 2020

Declaration of Extreme Emergency

The Port of Lake Charles has declared an Extreme Emergency due to Hurricane Laura. View the Declaration: Declaration-of-Extreme-Emergency

Therrance Chretien to lead cargo, trade development

Therrance Chretien has been named director of cargo and trade development at the Port of Lake Charles. The appointment was announced by Richert Self, port director, at this week’s meeting of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District’s board of commissioners. Chretien previously served as deputy director of operations. He began[…]

Get a plan before a hurricane threatens

PREPARE EARLY: The Port regularly sees plenty of big things coming in from the Gulf of Mexico. From time to time, however, they’re not impressive cargo ships — they’re dangerous, destructive storms. Hurricane season is under way. The Port offers tips from FEMA on how households can prepare now for[…]

Richert Self now in place as Port’s executive director

Richert L. “Ricky” Self has formally taken command as executive director of the Port of Lake Charles. He has been with the Port since 2003, serving most recently as deputy executive director. Self’s longtime oversight of finances during his tenure at the Port has led to multiple national commendations for[…]

Special Board Meeting Replaces Regular Meeting

There is no regular meeting this month of the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District. A regular meeting had been scheduled for May 26. Instead, board business was conducted during the special meeting that took place May 18.

Guidelines for Port Employees Set

MEMORANDUM TO: All Employees FROM: Bill Rase, Executive Director DATE: May 11, 2020 SUBJECT: Guidelines for Port[…]

4/7/2020 – Status of Port Operations

Here is the latest information on Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District operations: CITY DOCKS, BULK TERMINAL 1, ALL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS: All are operating to provide normal services for all tenants. Rotating work schedule is in effect. ADMINISTRATION: The Port’s administration building remains closed to help prevent contact and exposure[…]

03/27/2020 – Status of Port Operations

Here is the current information on Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District operations: CITY DOCKS, BULK TERMINAL 1, ALL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS: All continue to operate to provide normal services for all tenants with the implementation of a rotating work schedule. ADMINISTRATION: The Port of Lake Charles’ administration building remains closed[…]

Jon Ringo named General Counsel, succeeding Dees

Jonathan “Jon” Ringo has been named General Counsel for the Port of Lake Charles. The announcement was made by Port Executive Director William J. Rase III. Ringo succeeds Michael K. “Mike” Dees, whose service at the Port spanned four decades. Dees retired in December. Ringo has been Port’s Assistant General[…]

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