Highways Three major Interstate highways connect the port to major U.S. markets. Interstate 10 extends across the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Interstate 55 provides direct access to points as far north as Chicago, Detroit and St. Paul. Interstate 59, which originates near the port's northern boundary, provides direct access to cities in the eastern United States. Throughout the port's jurisdiction, an excellent state highway system feeds traffic to these major Interstate arteries.
Shipments can flow easily, without congestion, into the mainstream of the Interstate highway system.
Rarely is river commerce halted because of river depth or weather conditions. The port transfers cargo to and from ships and barges arriving in the Lower Mississippi River. Pipelines Six major oil and gas pipelines serve the port. The New Orleans International Airport is just minutes away from the Port of South Louisiana. Passenger and commercial air services are available throughout the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Central and South America and Canada.