AGMAC UPDATE SPRING 2024

With Phase I of the deepening project nearing completion bids were recently received for Phase II of the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC). This second phase of dredging  will be 20 miles long from Intracoastal City to the Freshwater Bayou lock. Orion...

PORT OF IBERIA SIGNS PURCHASE FOR EXPANSION

JUNE 29, 2023, NEW IBERIA, LA…The Port of Iberia is expanding again.  Growth continues as the Port is acquiring a 117.36-acre tract which is adjacent to the existing Port facility.  This newly acquired land will become a key component of the existing greater Port...


WALET SELECTED AS NEW COMMISSION PRESIDENT

Shane M. Walet was recently selected to serve as President of the Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners.  He replaces outgoing president, Roy Pontiff. Appointed by the village of Loreauville in 2019, Walet brings over 25 years of oil and gas industry experience to the...

MORTON NAMED NEW COMMISSION MEMBER

Bilal Morton was recently appointed by the City of New Iberia as new Port Commission member replacing E. R. “Smitty” Smith III. A native of New Iberia, Morton has a Business Degree and is currently a business analyst. He held multiple leadership positions throughout...