Lowndes County Port Authority

Lowndes County Port Authority The Lowndes County Port is one of the most active multimodal transportation hubs in northeast Mississippi, located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

The Lowndes County Port was approved by the county’s board of supervisors in 1985 and became operational in 1987. It has become one of the most active and important multimodal transportation hubs in northeast Mississippi. Its two barge terminals on the east and west banks of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway serve the shipping needs of industries and producers in the Golden Triangle area and those

adjoining counties in Mississippi and west Alabama. The availability of barge transportation offered by the port has been a crucial factor in attracting some of the largest investments in industrial development ever experienced in the state. The port authority leases the operations of its two barge terminals to two of the largest stevedoring firms in the nation, which enhances the port’s marketing efforts to attract new shippers and provide reliable and cost effective service due to these national firms’ resources and experience. The port’s success in attracting tenants and shippers has necessitated the port authority to begin contemplating further expansion, including possible development of another port complex.

Much needed railcar mover. Our latest piece of equipment, we have added to our inventory
02/22/2022

Much needed railcar mover. Our latest piece of equipment, we have added to our inventory

We received a grant from MDOT and with a little money of our own, we were able to add this Material Handler to our inven...
08/26/2020

We received a grant from MDOT and with a little money of our own, we were able to add this Material Handler to our inventory. It will cut our offloading time down and increase production, dramatically!!

07/23/2018

The Lowndes County Port Authority has received a more than $450,000 grant from Mississippi Department of Transportation to expand the West Bank Port location.

We have a new addition at our Port. Was delivered Monday from Paducah, KY.
03/21/2018

We have a new addition at our Port. Was delivered Monday from Paducah, KY.

How efficient is cargo transport on the river via barges? The Iowa Department of Transportation published this infograp...
04/01/2015

How efficient is cargo transport on the river via barges? The Iowa Department of Transportation published this infographic for a visual comparison.

This is from the West Bank of the waterway.
03/31/2015

This is from the West Bank of the waterway.

Address

1102 Main Street
Columbus, MS
39701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16623295886

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