JT Cade Maritime Ltd Harbour, Lake Charles, Louisiana | Marine Cargo Handling Facility

JT Cade Maritime Ltd is a harbour facility located at 706 Kirby Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The facility operates within the Calcasieu Parish region, a key industrial and shipping area along the Gulf Coast. As a marine terminal, it handles cargo and vessel operations, contributing to the local maritime infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 488320, which covers marine cargo handling. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal regulations including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. The Gulf Coast region is a major hub for energy and chemical shipping, and facilities like JT Cade Maritime Ltd typically manage bulk or containerized cargo. Environmental considerations for this harbour include stormwater runoff management and potential impacts on nearby coastal habitats. The facility's location in Lake Charles places it within an area with significant industrial activity, and adherence to regulatory frameworks such as the Clean Water Act is essential for minimizing ecological footprint. The harbour plays a role in supporting regional trade and economic activity.

The facility is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, near the Gulf Coast, an area with sensitive coastal ecosystems including marshes and estuaries. Marine cargo handling operations can generate stormwater runoff and potential oil-water discharges, requiring robust management under US EPA NPDES permits. Proximity to the Calcasieu Ship Channel and industrial zones necessitates careful environmental oversight to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.