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UNLOCODEUS MSY
CountryUnited States
Water BodyGulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat29.9500
Lng-90.0500
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Steel coils, natural rubber, coffee, plywood and oversized project cargo move across the docks of New Orleans, the multipurpose gateway on the lower Mississippi River (UN/LOCODE US MSY). Breakbulk and project cargo are the port's core strength, supported by recently rehabilitated terminals along the inner harbour and both banks of the river. The Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal offers eight ship-to-shore cranes and roughly 1 million TEU of capacity, with container volumes growing fast but still well below that ceiling in 2024. An unusual asset is rail: six Class I railroads converge here, more than at any other US port, linking cargo to the Midwest, the Great Lakes and the West Coast. Air-draft limits at the Crescent City Connection bridge currently cap vessel size, which is why the Louisiana International Terminal is being built 17 miles downriver in Violet; phased opening is planned from 2028 and the site is designed for up to 2 million TEU without bridge restrictions. The lower Mississippi corridor is also a leading US grain-export region, though most elevators are separate operations. For forwarders, New Orleans is best understood as a breakbulk, heavy-lift and emerging container gateway; pure box volume may route via Houston, Mobile or Gulfport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of New Orleans?▼
The UN/LOCODE of New Orleans is US MSY. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of New Orleans located?▼
The port of New Orleans is located in United States (Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port New Orleans?▼
New Orleans is a Large harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of New Orleans?▼
The channel depth of New Orleans is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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29.95000, -90.05000
Channel depth: 11 m
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