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UNLOCODEUS LCH
CountryUnited States
Water BodyGulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat30.2167
Lng-93.2500
Classificationenergy_20260919
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About This Seaport
The Calcasieu Ship Channel, roughly 100 km long, ties Lake Charles (US LCH) in south-west Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico and defines this port as an energy hub first and foremost. Around 65 million tonnes moved through the channel in 2024, more than half of it international, driven by LNG. Cameron LNG operates three liquefaction trains with up to 14.95 MTPA of export capacity. Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass declared commercial operation (COD) on 15 April 2025 and sold 137.5 TBtu in 37 cargos in the second quarter of 2026 alone. The port's public terminals handle dry and breakbulk commodities such as petroleum coke, cement, grain, lumber, limestone, rutile, barite and chemicals, while private docks serve major refining and petrochemical operators. Bulk Terminal 1 recently commissioned two new Liebherr LPS 550 rail-mounted cranes, and reconstruction of Berths 4, 5 and 6 is in its final phase. Inland connections run via Interstate 10, the BNSF and Union Pacific railroads and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for barges. U.S. Customs and Border Protection clears cargo, supported by a Foreign-Trade Zone. Planned investments are expected to add some 92.7 million tonnes of annual capacity, potentially lifting total throughput toward 157 million tonnes. For containers there is no scheduled liner service; shippers should look to Houston, New Orleans or Gulfport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lake Charles?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Lake Charles is US LCH. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Lake Charles located?▼
The port of Lake Charles is located in United States (Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Lake Charles?▼
Lake Charles is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Lake Charles?▼
The channel depth of Lake Charles is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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30.21667, -93.25000
Channel depth: 11 m
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