Continued Growth
New companies… new jobs… and new infrastructure investment mean continued growth for the Port of Iberia. Executive Director Craig Romero is in the final stages of negotiating leases with three new companies to locate at the Port of Iberia. Caliche New Iberia, LLC, a...
Being Prepared
Hurricanes and severe storms are all too familiar to the Port of Iberia. Being prepared is key to minimize property damage, personal injury and loss of valuable productive time for businesses at the port. Craig Romero said, “We are vigilant in preparing for any storm...
AGMC Update 2017
The Port of Iberia continues working toward the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel. Craig Romero, Port Executive Director, recently met with the newly elected delegation to brief them on the AGMAC status and emphasis on its importance. “Between the Port and the...
Good News
Dynamic Energy Services International Dynamic Energy Services International has begun the delivery of the process modules manufactured at the Port of Iberia for Shell Oil’s Appomattox project. The modules will be installed on hulls, which are currently being...
Executive Profile: Craig Romero
by: ERIN Z. BASS of "Greater Baton Rouge Business Report" Name: Craig Romero Position: Executive Director Company: Port of Iberia District Age: 62 Hometown: New Iberia Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Southwestern Louisiana Craig Romero got his start...
Good News at the Port of Iberia
The Bayou Companies recently held a ribbon cutting for their new 56,000 square foot pipe coating facility at the Port of Iberia. The $14 million expansion will provide anti-corrosion coating for deep water pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico. The company will take on a...
Expansion at The Bayou Companies
The Bayou Companies recently held a ribbon cutting for their $14 million expansion at the Port of Iberia. The pipe coating company’s expansion will take on a two-year project for shell Oil’s Appomattox Deep Water Project.
AGMAC Update
The Port of Iberia continues working toward the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel. Recently the Port secured $8.5 million from the State Bond Commission toward deepening the channel. “Between the Port and the state of Louisiana there is approximately $30,000...
Rader Selected as Commission President
The Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners recently selected Larry G. Rader as president for 2016. Rader was appointed to the Board of Commissioners by Iberia Parish Government in 2013. Prior to being on the Port Board of Commissioners Rader served as Chairman of the...
Topsides Hull Tradeshow
The Port of Iberia and Dynamic Energy Services International, formerly Dynamic Industries, recently participated in the Topsides Platforms and Hulls Conference and Exhibition in Galveston, Texas. On an offshore oil platform, topsides refers to the upper half of the...
Highlights
- 5Gulf of Mexico Access
- 5Road and Rail Access
- 5Skilled Labor Force
- 5Pro Business Community
- 5Great Place to Live, Work and Play
- 5Incentives to Attract New Industries