🇺🇸Port of New Orleans
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About the Port of New Orleans
The Port of New Orleans is the largest volume port in the U.S. and a premier gateway for container and breakbulk cargo on the Gulf Coast. It connects to 14,500 miles of inland waterways.
- Mississippi River access
- Coffee import leader
- Steel & project cargo
- Class I rail connections
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Carriers at New Orleans
Maersk Line
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)
CMA CGM
Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO Shipping
ZIM Integrated ShippingPopular routes
Shipping through New Orleans — common questions
Which shipping lines call at the Port of New Orleans?
Maersk Line, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO Shipping, ZIM Integrated Shipping, Crowley Maritime all maintain regular services at New Orleans. As an NVOCC, Gateway Lines books space across these carriers and quotes a single all-in price.
How deep is the Port of New Orleans?
Port of New Orleans offers a maximum alongside depth of 45 feet across 6 major terminals, which determines the largest vessel classes the port can work.
How much cargo does New Orleans handle?
The Port of New Orleans moves 700,000 TEU per year (#1 by Total Volume), with facilities covering napoleon avenue terminal, france road terminal, nashville avenue terminal and more.
What is UN/LOCODE USMSY?
USMSY is the United Nations location code for the Port of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It identifies the port on bills of lading, schedules, and customs filings worldwide.
Can Gateway Lines handle my shipment through New Orleans?
Yes — Gateway Lines is a licensed NVOCC moving FCL and LCL freight through New Orleans, with customs clearance, cargo insurance, and door delivery quoted in one all-in number, and free live container tracking on every shipment.