WELCOME TO
PORT OF
MORGAN CITY

Morgan City, La.

A MARINE TRANSPORTATION HUB OFFERING MULTIDIRECTIONAL ROUTES, MULTIMODAL CONNECTIONS AND MULTIPURPOSE OPPORTUNITIES

The Port of Morgan City, Louisiana, located on the South-Central Louisiana Gulf Coast at the intersection of the Atchafalaya River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, is uniquely situated to ship and receive cargo throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Morgan City serves as a hub for marine transportation and industrial and commercial activities.

The area is home to a hard-working and innovative industrial base.

MULTIDIRECTIONAL

• A 20’ deep by 400’ wide federally authorized channel to the Gulf of America
• Alternate routes to the Mississippi River and Inland River System
• Road and rail connections to the US and beyond

MULTIMODAL

• Waterway access in 4 directions
• Rail spurs on site
• Access to 4-lane highway (future I-49)
• Commercial airport nearby

MULTIPURPOSE

• The Port of Morgan City Multimodal Marine Terminal can handle bulk, break-bulk, project and container cargoes.

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Dredge Watch

 

Atchafalaya River Crewboat Cut/Bay/Bar – The Captain Frank is dredging in the Upper Bar in the Atchafalaya River. Expected completion is May 2026.

Atchafalaya River Maintenance Dredging: Bayous Chene, Boeuf and Black – All dredging operations in Bayous Black and Chene have been completed. Dredge Mike Hooks is currently working on the Bayou Boeuf/GIWW locations. Estimated completion is May 2026.

Atchafalaya River Bar Channel – Special Purpose Agitation Dredge Arulaq, operated by Brice Civil Construction, Inc., continues to successfully maintain the Bar Channel. Estimated Full Contract Completion is December 31, 2027.

Berwick Harbor – No dredges working at this time.

Navigation Condition Surveys can be found HERE

River Watch
Dredge Watch

Dredge Watch

 

Atchafalaya River Crewboat Cut/Bay/Bar – The Captain Frank is dredging in the Upper Bar in the Atchafalaya River. Expected completion is May 2026.

Atchafalaya River Maintenance Dredging: Bayous Chene, Boeuf and Black – All dredging operations in Bayous Black and Chene have been completed. Dredge Mike Hooks is currently working on the Bayou Boeuf/GIWW locations. Estimated completion is May 2026.

Atchafalaya River Bar Channel – Special Purpose Agitation Dredge Arulaq, operated by Brice Civil Construction, Inc., continues to successfully maintain the Bar Channel. Estimated Full Contract Completion is December 31, 2027.

Berwick Harbor – No dredges working at this time.

Navigation Condition Surveys can be found HERE

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City of Morgan City
Town of Berwick
St Mary Parish Gov
St Mary Parish Econ Development
St Mary Parish Levee District
St. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Morgan City Stevedores
Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition
NWS Lake Charles
SLEC
Coastal Protection Authority
Mississippi River Commission
USACE-HQ New Orleans
USACE-HQ Vicksburg
NOAA
St Mary Now
South La Community College
Nicholls State Univ
Nicholls Coastal Center