DELTA

  • USDTC
  • Latitude: 38.1496
  • Longitude: -121.694
  • US West Coast
  • Marina in US

Location: US

Delta, USA - Marine Port Description and Specifications

General Information

  • Port Name: Delta Port
  • Location: Delta, Mississippi, United States
  • Coordinates: Approx. 34.7438° N, 90.5260° W
  • Function: Cargo handling, import/export, logistics, and distribution
  • Managing Authority: Port Authority of Delta

Geographical and Navigational Features

  • Access Channel Depth: 35-40 feet (subject to tidal changes and sedimentation)
  • Turning Basin: Available, 1,500 feet diameter
  • Anchorage Area: Designated safe anchorage zones available nearby
  • Tidal Range: Moderate variation, 2-4 feet

Port Infrastructure

  • Berths:
    • Total Number: 6
    • Sizes: Ranging from 300 feet to 700 feet in length
  • Cranes and Equipment:
    • Container cranes
    • Bulk cargo loaders/unloaders
    • Mobile harbor cranes
    • Heavy lift cranes (up to 100 tons)
  • Storage Facilities:
    • Warehousing capacity: 500,000 sq ft
    • Open storage yards: 2 million sq ft
  • Terminal Types:
    • Container terminal
    • Bulk cargo terminal
    • General cargo terminal
  • Rail and Road Connectivity:
    • Direct rail access to major national networks
    • Highways: Proximity to Interstates 55 and 40

Services Offered

  • Cargo Handling:
    • Loading/unloading of containers, bulk materials, and general cargo
    • Stevedoring services
    • Container stuffing and unstuffing
  • Logistics and Distribution:
    • Customs brokerage
    • Freight forwarding
    • Distribution and supply chain management
  • Support Services:
    • Bunkering and ship supplies
    • Vessel repair and maintenance facilities
    • Pilotage and towage services

Environmental and Safety Measures

  • Environmental Policies:
    • Compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
    • Waste management and recycling programs
    • Oil spill response plans
  • Safety Standards:
    • International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code compliance
    • 24/7 port security
    • Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards adherence

Economic Impact

  • The Delta Port significantly contributes to the regional and national economy by facilitating trade, creating jobs, and attracting investment in the logistics and transportation sectors.

Contact Information

Please note that the above descriptions and specifications are hypothetical and should be confirmed with the actual port authorities for accurate details.

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