Livingston Parish is conveniently located within an hour’s drive of three major Louisiana deep-water ports:
- Port of Greater Baton Rouge: Located on the Mississippi River, this port ranks among the top U.S. ports in total tonnage. It is the head of deep-water navigation on the river, providing easy international transportation and water routes into Florida and Texas.
- Port of New Orleans: As the world’s busiest waterway, this port handles over 5,000 oceangoing vessels annually. Its top commodities include steel, coffee, rubber, forest products, aluminum/copper/zinc, frozen poultry, and chemicals. The port’s extensive facilities include 20 million square feet of cargo handling area and 1.7 million square feet of cruise and parking facilities.
- Port of South Louisiana: This port is the largest tonnage port district in the Western Hemisphere, handling over 278 million short tons of cargo in 2012. Its facilities span three parishes, offering unmatched logistical advantages for businesses.