Ocean Freight & Drayage to Louisiana

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Louisiana (LA). Skypace tracks 60 active ocean lanes touching Louisiana's gateway ports.

Louisiana Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$4.57B
Total exports (2025)$4.65B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Louisiana: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Louisiana

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Top 10 destination countries from Louisiana

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Louisiana?

Louisiana's primary ocean gateway is USNOL (USNOL). Most FCL container shipments to or from Louisiana are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from USNOL to Louisiana?

Drayage transit time from USNOL to destinations in Louisiana depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve Louisiana?

Skypace publishes 60 active ocean lanes touching Louisiana's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is Louisiana's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across Louisiana's gateway ports, the top trading partner is SAUDI ARABIA.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.