Ship Chandler & Marine Supply — Lake Charles, LA
143 miles from our Houston hub — within direct-dispatch range for provisions, technical stores, and logistics.
Request a Quote for Lake Charles Call (713) 921-2255Port of Lake Charles at a Glance
Operated by Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District — Lake Charles is breakbulk and bulk cargo — project cargo, steel, forest products, and grain.
- 10th-busiest port district in the nation by tonnage, moving more than 56 million tons a year
- City Docks (12 deep-water berths, 1.6M+ sq ft covered storage) and Bulk Terminal No. 1 (3.1M+ short tons/year capacity, dedicated petroleum coke ship loaders) anchor the port's breakbulk and bulk operations
- Sits on the Calcasieu Ship Channel, also home to major LNG export terminals serving the wider region
- An $18.5 million maintenance-dredging contract is deepening the ship channel as of late 2025
What We Supply at Lake Charles
Lake Charles sits within our direct Gulf Coast dispatch radius, so orders ship straight from our 165,000 sq ft Houston warehouses.
- Provisions & Stores — fresh, frozen, and dry provisions, bonded stores, and crew welfare items delivered dockside
- Technical & Engine Supplies — engine room spares, deck hardware, and IMPA/ISSA categorized equipment
- Safety Equipment — SOLAS-compliant life-saving appliances, fire fighting gear, and PPE
- 24/7 Emergency Supply — round-the-clock hotline for urgent vessel needs at Lake Charles
Lake Charles Location
Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Charles
What port authority operates the Port of Lake Charles?
The Port of Lake Charles is operated by Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District.
What cargo does the Port of Lake Charles primarily handle?
The Port of Lake Charles is breakbulk and bulk cargo — project cargo, steel, forest products, and grain.
How far is Lake Charles from GSM-Fuji's Houston hub, and can you supply vessels there?
Lake Charles is 143 miles from Houston, within GSM-Fuji's direct-dispatch range for provisions, technical stores, and logistics.