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Welcome to the Port of Lake Charles News Hub, where we bring you the latest updates and insights on maritime activities, industry trends, and regional developments. Stay informed about our port’s dynamic ecosystem, featuring articles on cargo handling, infrastructure enhancements, and collaborative efforts driving economic growth. Your gateway to maritime excellence starts here.

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Dudley Dixon Appointed Board President
Former Westlake mayor Dudley Dixon was elected 2017–2018 president of the board of commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, which operates the Port of Lake Charles. Other new board officers are Mike Eason of Merrill Lynch, vice president; John LeBlanc of Phillips 66, secretary-treasurer; and Elcie Guillory,[…]
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Rice Cook-Off Winners Announced
In celebration of September as National Rice Month, the Calcasieu-Cameron Rice Growers sponsored the 20th Annual Rice Cook-Off on Wed., Sept. 20 at the Port of Lake Charles. The Port hosted the event and sponsored the awards luncheon. Family and Consumer Science students from seventeen area middle schools and high schools participated in the event. First place[…]
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Richert Self Appointed As Port of Lake Charles Deputy Executive Director
Lake Charles, La.­—The board of commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District has appointed Richert Self as Deputy Executive Director of the Port of Lake Charles. He will serve as deputy to Executive Director Bill Rase. Self has been part of the Port of Lake Charles administration since[…]
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Hurricane Plan 2018
The Port provides safe harbor for all vessels at no charge on a first come, first serve basis until it has no additional occupancy. It provided refuge for 130 to 150 such vessels during Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Download the Port of Lake Charles Hurricane Plan: Hurricane Plan 2018
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The Port Report: Summer 2017
In this issue: Dr. Burckel Selected As McNeese President, Calcasieu Ship Channel Impacts, Updates on Southern Ionics and Lake Charles Methanol and more. Click here to view the newsletter and click here to sign up for future issues.
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KPLC-TV Consider This: Support the Calcasieu Ship Channel
Consider This: Support the Calcasieu Ship Channel From John Ware, KPLC-TV To view video, click here. The Calcasieu Ship Channel is vital to our economy. Estimates are that 36,000 jobs and 46 cents out of every dollar in your pocket comes from ship channel-related activities. Our industries rely on the[…]
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Port of Lake Charles Announces Winners of 19th Annual Rice Cook-Off
LAKE CHARLES, La.—In celebration of September as National Rice Month, the Calcasieu-Cameron Rice Growers sponsored the 19th Annual Rice Cook-Off on Tues., Sept. 20 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[…]
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Federal Train Whistle Regulations
The following points, as mandated by federal law and federal regulations, address the train horn use: Locomotive engineers must begin to sound a train horn at least 15 seconds and no more than 20 seconds in advance of all public crossings. A standardized pattern of 2 long, 1short and 1[…]
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