West Calcasieu Port Acquires 172 Acres to Expand Port Footprint

Deal Summary

West Calcasieu Port (WCP) announced the purchase of an additional 172 acres of waterfront property along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, expanding its footprint to nearly 400 acres. The acquisition was funded by a $750,000 grant from the Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and WCP’s reserves, aimed at increasing barge‑fleeting capacity and dredge spoils reception. The expansion supports growing petrochemical, LNG, and energy projects in Southwest Louisiana.