The Port of New Orleans, is one of the largest ports in the United States. It spans both sides of the Mississippi River in the state of Louisiana, with its lower limit situated approximately 80 miles above the confluence of three major passes used to access the river from the Gulf of Mexico. The city of New Orleans serves as the primary commercial hub within the port’s limits. As one of the largest cities along the Gulf Coast, it is a natural gateway for trade, connecting the vast central and southern regions of the nation, particularly the entire Mississippi River Valley, via numerous inland water routes.
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