Maritime Directory

Houston, TX, United States

Platzer Shipyard was a Houston-based marine fabrication and barge construction facility on Greens Bayou off the Houston Ship Channel. After more than 35 years of operation, it was acquired by Trinity Industries' Trinity Marine Group.

W Hempstead, NY, United States

Plaza Marine is a proven supplier of marine fuel and lubricants serving the east and Gulf Coasts of the United States since 1989. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week our customers receive top grade marine gas oil, marine diesel oil, international marine fuel, and lubricants directly at the port or delivered by barge, tank truck, or metered dockside facility. 1 800 682 3835 and/or joel@plazamarinefuel.com

Staten Island, NY, United States

Poling & Cutler Marine Transportation specializes in the transportation of petroleum products, serving the Northeast, East Coast, and Gulf markets with double hull petroleum tank barges. Vessels are based out of Caddell's Dry Dock and Repair Company in Staten Island, New York.

Orange, TX, United States

The Port Authority of Orange operates a deep-water port on the Sabine River, offering marine services, cargo handling, rail services, and lease properties including industrial sites and terminals.

LA, United States

Port Fourchon is a major deepwater port located in Louisiana, United States, serving as a key hub for offshore oil and gas industry operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport is the most operationally efficient port on the West Gulf Coast, offering excellent access to key Texas markets with seamless logistics and strong partnerships to support business growth.

Point Comfort,, Texas, United States

The Calhoun Port Authority in Point Comfort, Texas, is a deep-draft port serving the Texas mid-coast region, specializing in petrochemicals, crude oil, break bulk, liquid and dry bulk cargoes with world-class facilities and strategic access to global markets.

Ponchatoula,, LA, United States

Port Manchac is a port facility located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States, providing maritime services and access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

New Iberia,, LA, United States

The Port of Iberia is a 2,000-acre industrial and manufacturing site in New Iberia, Louisiana, offering direct access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, serving over 100 companies in oil and gas fabrication, materials handling, and marine services.

Muskogee, OK, United States

Port Muskogee is a premier 450-acre intermodal transportation complex located on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, providing year-round navigable water access to 20 states and the Gulf of America, with seamless connections by road, rail, and air.

Rivadavia, Provincia de Chubut, Argentina

Port of Comodoro Rivadavia is located next to the city of Comodoro Rivadavia in the Gulf of San Jorge, Argentina, featuring an overseas pier of 709 ft length. It is part of the Argentine port network coordinated by the Consejo Portuario Argentino.

Port Allen, LA, United States

The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is a deep-water port located at the convergence of the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, providing access to inland waterways, the Gulf of Mexico, and global trade routes with a maintained 45-foot deep channel.

Gulfport,, MS, United States

Port of Gulfport is a maritime port facility located in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, providing port services and infrastructure.

New Iberia,, LA, United States

The Port of Iberia is a 2,000-acre industrial and manufacturing site in Louisiana with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting over 100 companies in oil and gas fabrication, materials handling, and marine services.

Morgan City,, LA, United States

The Port of Morgan City in Louisiana is a key Gulf Coast port specializing in handling bulk, break-bulk, project, and container cargoes, serving medium draft vessels with extensive private dock facilities and heavy lift capabilities.

Muskogee,, Oklahoma, United States

Port of Muskogee is a full-service inland port facility in Oklahoma offering seamless intermodal transportation access via rail, truck, barge, and air, with connections to 20 states and global markets through the Gulf of America.

Pascagoula,, Mississippi, United States

The Port of Pascagoula, located on the Gulf of Mexico, includes two harbors that accommodate a wide variety of cargo and are supported by strong transportation infrastructure.

Pascagoula,, Mississippi, United States

Port Pascagoula is a key Gulf Coast gateway located on the Gulf of Mexico, offering diverse capabilities in shipping, trade, and industrial development, managed by the Jackson County Port Authority.

Slidell,, LA, United States

The Port of Slidell is a marine business and industrial park located on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, offering waterfront land for lease, shipyard services, and logistical solutions near major interstate highways and waterways in the Gulf Coast region.

The Port of Slidell is a marine business and industrial park located on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Slidell, Louisiana, offering waterfront land for lease, marine construction, barge fleeting and storage, heavy lifts, and warehousing services near major interstate highways and waterways.

Harvey, LA, United States

Power Offshore Services Inc. is a Harvey, Louisiana-based marine services company supporting the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas industry.

New Orleans, LA, United States

Prager, Inc. is a New Orleans-based maritime services company providing ship agency and port agent services to vessels calling on the Port of New Orleans and Mississippi River ports.

Palmetto,, FL, United States

Progressive Industrial, Inc. is a family-owned boat-building company in Palmetto, FL, specializing in the design and manufacture of truckable pushboats and towboats under 26 feet, with over 30 years of experience and more than 345 boats produced.

Houma, LA, United States

Quality Shipyards, L.L.C. provides new vessel construction, conversion, and repair services on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Houma, Louisiana, featuring floating drydocks and a full-service machine shop.