• Location

    Located one mile south of US Hwy 190, 20 miles north of US I-10 and 20 miles east of US I-49.

  • Connectivity

    The nearest rail service is 2 miles away and is provided by Union Pacific Railroad.

  • Facilities

    A 16,000 ft2 warehouse/transit shed is adjacent to the dock. Cleared property is available nearby for future development.

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  • Access

    Proximity to Interstates I-10 and I-49 make the Port a central location for industrial commerce.

  • Infrastructure

    25-ft wide roads are already in place and electricity, water and gas are available onsite.

  • Capabilities

    The river is maintained at a depth of 12 ft with the channel ~1,000 ft wide. A 145-ft wide cargo dock extends 220 ft into the river.

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History of the Port of Krotz Springs

The Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission was founded in 1956 under the direction of Frank Diesi.

Frank Diesi served as the first President of the Port from 1956 – 1992. His son, Salvador (“Sal”) Diesi, was appointed to the Commission by the City of Opelousas in 1992, and served as a Board Member until 2011. Sal also served as President from 1998 – 2011. In 2011, Frank’s grandson and Sal’s son, Joseph Diesi, was appointed by the City of Opelousas as Commissioner. Joseph Diesi served on the board from 2011 – 2015.

It is through the Diesi Family’s commitment and devotion the Port of Krotz Springs has grown into what it is today. We look forward to what the future holds as new business and development are currently underway. Follow our News section for the most recent announcements.

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Meeting Minutes

Missed a recent meeting and want to catch up on our discussion?

The Port of Krotz Springs hosts three monthly meetings, our regular monthly meeting, Industrial Inducement and our Executive Committee meeting. Access our latest meeting agendas and minutes here.

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Elected Officers

Our Board consists of Commissioners, some of whom also hold an elected position. Meet our Elected Officers below. To view the entire Staff & Board of the Port of Krotz Springs, please select View All.

Cheryl Carter

Cheryl Carter

President
A notary public in the state of Louisiana, Cheryl Carter also holds a Bachelor of Science from Grambling University in Accounting.
Paul DiCapo

Paul DiCapo

Vice President
A graduate of Melville High School and lifelong resident of St. Landry Parish, Paul Dicapo has spent his career serving his hometown.
Vernon Haynes

Vernon Haynes

Secretary
Owner of local funeral home, Vernon Haynes is an active member of the Friends Benevolent Society, Phi Beta Sigma and of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
Joyce Soileau

Joyce Soileau

Treasurer
With over 30 years experience with the St. Landry Parish School Board, Joyce sits in the seat that was held by her late husband, James Soileau, who served as a Commissioner at the Port for Krotz Springs for 25 years.

We Guarantee

The Port of Krotz Springs is committed to continue it’s efforts to focus on economic development and support the current tenants on the Port to grow their companies to improve the quality of life for all of those involved. We host safety and ethics classes to better enhance the work place and make it a safer environment in which to work.

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Partners

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