Overview
Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission - Barge Terminal Property is an operational harbour in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It handles barge traffic along the Mississippi River, supporting regional cargo movement.
The Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission - Barge Terminal Property is a harbour facility located at 1002 Barge Canal Rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Situated along the Mississippi River, this operational terminal serves as a key node for barge-based cargo transport in the region, connecting inland waterways to the Gulf of Mexico. As a harbour facility in the United States, the terminal operates under federal and state regulations, including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. The facility's barge operations typically involve bulk commodities such as grain, coal, or petroleum products, requiring robust spill prevention and oil-water separation systems. The terminal's location in the Mississippi River delta region places it within a complex coastal ecosystem. Its operations contribute to the regional economy by facilitating trade, while environmental management focuses on minimizing impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats through adherence to MARPOL Annexes and local Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality standards.
Environmental context
The harbour is situated on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico, an area with sensitive coastal wetlands and estuarine habitats. Barge operations handling bulk cargoes require careful stormwater management and oil spill prevention to protect water quality. The facility's proximity to the river necessitates compliance with US EPA NPDES permits and VGP requirements to control discharges and ballast water.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 1002 Barge Canal Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807, United States, along the Mississippi River.
As a harbour facility, the terminal typically handles bulk commodities such as grain, coal, petroleum products, and other dry or liquid bulk cargoes transported by barge.
The facility operates under US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, NPDES permits for stormwater, and MARPOL Annexes for pollution prevention, including oil spill response plans.
Environmental management includes stormwater runoff controls, oil-water separation systems, and adherence to spill prevention plans under US EPA and Louisiana DEQ regulations to protect the Mississippi River ecosystem.
The terminal supports regional trade by connecting inland waterways to the Gulf of Mexico, facilitating the transport of bulk commodities and contributing to the local economy.
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