Port of South Louisiana
The Port of South Louisiana (French: Port de la Louisiane du Sud) extends 54 miles (87 km) along the Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, centering approximately at LaPlace, Louisiana, which serves as the Port's headquarters location.
This port is critical for grain shipments from the
Geography
The ports of New Orleans, South Louisiana, and Baton Rouge cover 172 miles (277 km) on both banks of the Mississippi River. The
Exports and imports
These three ports are significant to the economy of the United States. The ports of South Louisiana, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge rank third, fourth, and fifteenth, respectively in total trade by port to all world ports[citation needed]. In terms of dollar value, total trade by port to all world ports, New Orleans, South Louisiana, and Baton Rouge, rank 12th, 16th, and 27th, respectively. About 6,000 vessels pass through the Port of New Orleans annually.[1]
According to the North American Export Grain Association, as of August 2005, these three ports serve as a gateway for nearly 55 to 70 percent of all U.S. exported corn, soy, and wheat. Barges carry these grains from the Mississippi River to the ports for storage and export. Imports to these ports include steel, rubber, coffee, fruits, and vegetables.
See also
- Port of New Orleans
- Port of Greater Baton Rouge
- Louisiana Offshore Oil Port
- List of North American ports
References
- ^ a b Cieslak, Vanessa. "Ports in Louisiana: New Orleans, South Louisiana, and Baton Rouge" (PDF). CRS Report for Congress. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
External links
- Port of South Louisiana Web Site
- 2007 Annual Report (Under Port of South Louisiana website
- Ports Association Of Louisiana
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-busiest-cargo-ports-in-north-america.html
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