Port of Baton Rouge

Greater Baton Rouge connects deepwater shipping on the Mississippi with the inland barge network. Its location brings ocean cargo, river transport and land distribution together, supporting a port economy that extends along working waterfronts on both banks of the river.

General cargo facilities include wharves, warehouses and open storage areas. Road and rail connections carry goods between the port and inland users, while barge movements provide a further route for bulk materials and other freight moving through the river system.

The port’s Inland Rivers Marine Terminal adds access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway network. Together, these facilities allow shipments to use different transport modes according to their destination and handling needs, giving Baton Rouge a role in both maritime trade and inland distribution.