Fast Facts
Sea Level
Most of the property at the Port of Iberia is 5-7 feet above sea level.
Tenants
Over 100 industries are located and operating at the Port of Iberia. Search the industries »
Payroll
Current total annual payroll at the Port of Iberia is in excess of $166 million.
Employees
More than 5,000 employees are working as welders, pipefitters, mechanics, managers, secretaries, programmers, accountants, and other occupations at the Port of Iberia.
Retail Sales
Activities at the Port of Iberia annually generate $1.4 billion in economic impact.
Tonnage
Import/Export tonnage at the Port of Iberia includes a wide diversity of products and commodities; gas and oil pipe and supplies, agricultural products, fabrication, limestone and aggregates, steel, bulk concrete, barge and vessel construction, and containerized cargo.
Acreage
Total acreage under development at the Port of Iberia is in excess of 2,000 acres.
Available Land
Over 4,000 acres of undeveloped land are available at the Port of Iberia and
adjacent property. View available properties/land »
Water Frontage
There are 100,000 linear feet of developed water frontage at the Port of Iberia.
Port Channel
The Port Channel measures 8 miles in length from the main entrance of the Port to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway provides access to the Gulf of Mexico as well as the entire nation. Its depth is 13 feet. Its width is a minimum of 125 feet at the bottom and a minimum of 200 feet at the surface.
Acadiana Navigational Channel (ANC)
The Acadiana Navigational Channel measures 16 miles in length from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway across Vermilion Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Its depth is 9 feet. Its width is 150 feet at the bottom and 200 feet at the surface. View the channel map »
Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC)
The proposed AGMAC is 50 miles in length from the Port of Iberia to the Gulf of Mexico. Its depth is 20 feet. Its width is 150 feet at the bottom and 250 feet at the surface. View the channel map »
Road
Over ten miles of roadways access the Port of Iberia. The main thoroughfares are hard-surface, asphalt roads. Long-range plans are for new roads, for additional access roads, and for four-lane thoroughfares in and out of the Port, including access to future Interstate 49 corridor.
Rail
The total rail frontage at the Port of Iberia is 13,000 linear feet.
Utilities
Natural gas, water and sewerage.
Bulkhead
There is 25,000 linear feet of bulkheads at the Port of Iberia.
Public Dock Facility
The Public Dock facilities offer both long-term and short-term docking services. Facilities include 3,000 linear feet of bulkhead load-out area, stabilized yard, electric power, water, security lighting and fencing, restrooms, and parking.
Marina
The Port of Iberia offers 22 boat slips, both covered and uncovered for recreational and commercial vessels. Short-term moorings are also available.
Proposed Cruise Ship
The Port of Iberia is currently the Port of Call to two cruise ships and is expanding with a proposed Cruise Ship Terminal.
In the News
Port Update
Bernard is looking forward to the future of the Port of Iberia...
Over $100 Million Investment to Deepen Access Channel...
Provides essential Gulf of Mexico access....
• 100 Industries
• 5,000 Employees
• $166 Million in Payroll
• $1.4 Billion in Economic Impact
