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Louisiana’s Port of Lake Charles is a top-10 U.S. port district based on federal tonnage rankings. It’s also home to the world’s largest hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.
Lake Charles offers reliable shipping with proven historical performance. It’s a port of choice for breakbulk, bulk, specialty and project cargo, ranging from international lumber shipments to global industrial needs.
The Port of Lake Charles, which will mark a centennial of service in 2026, is located on 203 square miles along and near the Calcasieu Ship Channel. The channel runs 36 miles to the U.S. Gulf Coast and extends another 32 miles into the Gulf.