Port of Greater Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a bustling port city located at the head of deepwater navigation on the Mississippi River. The Port of Greater Baton Rouge offers a full range of maritime services and outstanding facilities, accommodating Panamax vessels and connecting to major ports between Florida and Texas. The city, with a population of around 230,000, is a major petrochemical, industrial, and technology center in the Southern USA. Baton Rouge boasts historical significance with a levee system protecting the city from flooding. The city is also a college town, home to institutions like Louisiana State University and Southern University. Recently, an agreement was signed to deepen the Lower Mississippi River, providing access to larger cargo ships and expanding shipping possibilities for Baton Rouge.

Location

City: Baton Rouge

Region: Louisiana

Country: United States

Coordinates: 30.431793° N, 91.203904° W