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.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
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

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