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The major choice for breakbulk , project cargo
Recently designated a top-10 US port , as measured by cargo tonnage , Louisiana ’ s Port of Lake Charles has a lot to celebrate . The port also racked up record cargo numbers in key sectors in 2023 and continues to facilitate the area ’ s growth as the world ’ s No . 1 export site for liquefied natural gas .
The Port of Lake Charles and adjacent Calcasieu Ship Channel have an annual economic impact of $ 39 billion nationally . The port handles all shapes and weights of cargoes , with breakbulk and project cargoes as specialties , along with bulk , heavy lift and specialty cargoes .
A new generation of port leadership is continuously making capital investments and improvements , giving the port more capacity and capability . As a result , the port is better able to handle larger ships . This is important because global vessels are growing , both in size and in their expectation of ports .
Recent efforts to improve capacity and capability , including a massive rebuild at the City Docks , have helped make the port an increasingly attractive choice for global shippers .
The port has served the needs of the local petrochemical industry for decades , and will continue to do so . However , similar to many energy companies , it has taken an “ all of the above ” approach to embracing energy — from oil and gas , to LNG , to wind .
The port will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 , which will be a launching point for a new century of service . This is due to the infrastructure improvements that are already underway , along with the new generation of port leadership . The port ’ s new logo and messaging are reflective of the port as a Southwest Louisiana economic success story — and a beacon for the future .
Learn more about the Port of Lake Charles at portlc . com and on LinkedIn and Facebook .
Special advantage
Take advantage of the Port of San Diego ’ s Special Advange
As the nation ’ s specialty cargo gateway to the Pacific with regular trade routes to Latin America , Asia and beyond , the Port of San Diego offers convenient location , unparalleled cargo capabilities and Foreign-Trade Zone ( FTZ ) opportunities .
Located in San Diego Bay with a natural , deepwater harbor and two cargo terminals , the port features easy access to regional freeways , on-dock Class I rail service , and North America ’ s first all-electric mobile harbor cranes — ideal for specialty and project cargo .
As a leader in the field of cargo handling , the port understands that specialty cargo ships differently . The port ’ s two terminals are familiar with handling a wide range of cargo from refrigerated bananas and avocados to roll-on / roll-off vehicles . The port also has the space , expertise , competitive rates and technology to handle breakbulk and project cargo .
To ensure your product moves quickly from ship to ground to market , the port is transforming the way the US West Coast handles cargo by utilizing North America ’ s first all-electric mobile harbor cranes . These cranes boast superior performance , faster offloading speeds and a total lift capacity of 400 MT — the highest lift capacity on the US West Coast . They also support various electrification projects throughout the US Southwest , including project , solar and wind power .
These advantages , coupled with the designation as an FTZ , support the port as a secure , designated location for foreign and domestic merchandise . Additional FTZ benefits to businesses with the port include duty reduction and deferral , logistical benefits , and cost savings .
In addition to the expertise and variety of logistical advantages offered with the port , it cannot be ignored that the Port of San Diego ’ s designation as a Commercial Strategic Seaport — one of 18 in the United States — serves an integral role in national defense . This is primarily owed to the port ’ s world-class infrastructure and services combined with its strategic location .
Discover what the Port of San Diego ’ s Special Advantage can do for you and your business at portofsandiego . org / cargo .
22 Journal of Commerce | September 2024 www . joc . com