Port of Greater Baton Rouge |
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About Port of Greater Baton Rouge |
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The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is strategically located on the Mississippi River and is an integral part of the national maritime industry and Louisiana economy. Handling a diverse range of cargo and accommodating special requests is a trademark of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, and we have proof: the Port of Greater Baton Rouge ranks among the U.S. top ports in total tonnage. Present us with a challenge or a unique situation, and we'll always respond with, "We can handle that!" |

Louisiana: A State of Great Business Opportunity
Article | November 12, 2013
With a dramatic transformation since 2008, Louisiana is attracting major business investment in traditional and emerging industries. more >>
LA: Jogler Relocates Mfg., HQ to Baton Rouge, Adding 60 Jobs
Development News | October 15, 2013
Co. will invest $1.1M to relocate liquid level gauge mfg., HQ from Houston to 17,000 sq.-ft. leased building it is renovating. more >>
LA: IBM Breaks Ground on $55M Baton Rouge Services Center to Employ 800
Development News | September 27, 2013
IBM represents the single, largest software development project attracted to Louisiana in a rapidly expanding sector for the state. more >>
LA: Dow Chemical to Invest $1B+ to Add 2 New Plants at Plaquemine Site
Development News | August 28, 2013
New synthetic rubber, plastics plants and upgraded ethylene capacity to result in more than 540 new direct and indirect jobs. more >>
LA: Honeywell May Invest $1.2B to Expand Louisiana Plants, Add Jobs
Development News | July 16, 2013
Will invest $208M in new manufacturing projects at its four production sites, $99 million into expanding Caddo Parish facility alone. more >>

EdTech Firm Says Goodbye, Silicon Valley... Hello, Silicon Bayou.
January 7, 2021
EdTech company SchoolMint is taking advantage of Lafayette, La.’s business climate, assistance programs, workforce training and higher-ed... more >>