GRAMERCY
- USGRY
- Latitude: 30.0528
- Longitude: -90.6678
- Gulf of Mexico
- Port in US
Location: US
Gramercy Port, Louisiana, USA
Location:
- Latitude: 30.0485° N
- Longitude: 90.6893° W
- State: Louisiana
- Country: United States
Overview:
Gramercy Port is located along the Mississippi River in the town of Gramercy, Louisiana. This port primarily serves the maritime needs of the region, handling a variety of cargo types including bulk commodities, especially those related to the region's robust sugarcane industry and other bulk agricultural products.
Key Specifications:
- Type: River Port
- Channel Depth: Typically around 45 feet (13.7 meters), suitable for a variety of vessel sizes, including barges and medium-sized cargo ships.
- Wharf Length: Varied; includes multiple berths designed to handle different types of cargo.
- Cargo Facilities:
- Bulk cargo handling (dry and liquid)
- General cargo facilities
- Storage facilities (warehouses and open storage areas)
- Operations: Capable of handling loading and unloading operations with modern equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
Accessibility:
- Road Access: Via Louisiana State Highway 3125 and close to major interstates such as I-10, providing easy connection to the national road network.
- Rail Access: Connected to major railroads allowing efficient inland distribution of cargo.
- Waterway: Accessible via the Mississippi River, connected to the Gulf of Mexico, facilitating both domestic and international maritime routes.
Key Functions:
- Commodities Handled:
- Primary: Sugar, molasses, and related products
- Secondary: Agricultural products, construction materials, chemicals, and general merchandise
- Services:
- Stevedoring
- Cargo handling and storage
- Shipping and receiving for both domestic and international cargo
Notable Features:
- Strategic Location: Central along the Mississippi River industrial corridor, providing significant logistical advantages.
- Versatile Handling Capabilities: Able to manage a wide spectrum of cargo types thanks to diversified facilities.
- Industrial Support: Surrounded by various manufacturing and processing plants that utilize the port for import and export activities.
Regulatory and Operational Bodies:
- Port Authority: Managed and regulated by local port authority entities ensuring compliance with state and federal maritime guidelines.
- Navigation and Customs: Overseen by U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection respectively, facilitating secure and lawful trade operations.
Economic Impact:
- Employment: Significant local employment in port operations and related industries.
- Economic Contributor: Centrally important to the regional economy, supporting the agricultural sector and providing a critical link in supply chains.
Gramercy Port plays a vital role in the logistics and trade landscape of Louisiana, leveraging its strategic position along the Mississippi River to facilitate efficient cargo movement and contribute to the regional economy.
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Vessels in the port
Flag | Name | Type | Destination | Date/Time |
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LOUISIANA SKY | Towing/Tug | VACHERIE FLT | 3/27/2025 | |
LOUISIANA TRANSPORTE | Towing/Tug | US^0E76>0E72 | 3/27/2025 | |
DEBBIE L OWEN | Other | USBTR>USMSY>USBTR | 3/27/2025 | |
BULK PROMISE | Cargo | US GRY | 3/27/2025 | |
SHAWN WILLIAMS | Towing/Tug | VACHERIE | 3/27/2025 | |
MR BRIAN | Towing/Tug | 3/27/2025 | ||
WAYNE BETHEL | Other | US^0DEA>0CZV | 3/27/2025 | |
IAN K | Port | 3/27/2025 | ||
CINCINNATI | Other | VACHERIE | 3/27/2025 | |
EARL ETHERIDGE | Other | 3/27/2025 | ||
ANGELA RAE | Other | CCI TERRAHAUTE | 3/27/2025 | |
MADELINE MICHELLE | Towing/Tug | 3/27/2025 | ||
CAPT. BUD BISSO | Towing/Tug | 3/26/2025 | ||
BULK CONCORD | Cargo | JM PRH | 3/25/2025 | |
JENNIFER LEE | Other | US^0E79>0YQ3 | 3/25/2025 | |
EDELWEISS | Cargo | SW PASS US | 3/18/2025 | |
MICHAEL S | Towing/Tug | 3/16/2025 | ||
FREEDOM | Towing/Tug | US^0SHG>0WTX | 3/16/2025 | |
BLAKE B | Other | 3/14/2025 | ||
KLEIN K | Port | 3/14/2025 |