After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, only nine of the ten berths were operational. While most of the facilities are operated through leases or agreements with private operators, all of them are public piers. The Port of Gulfport contains a total of 1829 meters (6000 feet) with ten berths ranging from 160 to 228.6 meters (525 to 750 feet), including a roll-on/roll-off ramp. The Port of Gulfport consists of the North Harbor at a depth of 9.8 meters (32 feet) and the South Harbor and Turning Basin with a depth of 11 meters (36 feet). The channel to the Port of Gulfport is about 250 meters (250 feet) wide with a depth of 11 meters (36 feet). Carriers can unload, exhibit, store, repackage, and manipulate goods in the FTZ. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 92, the Gulfport/Biloxi Foreign Trade Zone is located near the custom's port of entry at the Port of Gulfport. Primary cargo carriers that use the Port of Gulfport include the Great White Fleet (Chiquita) that serves Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala Crowley Maritime serving Honduras and Guatemala and Dole Fresh Fruit Company. The traditional market for products moving to and from the Port of Gulfport is Central America. In 2011, the Port of Gulfport handled over 2.2 million tons of cargo and more than 216 thousand TEUs of containerized cargo. The Port of Gulfport is the third major container seaport on the United States shores on the Gulf of Mexico, and it is the country's second busiest importer of green fruit. The Port of Gulfport is governed by the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi State Port Authority, a five-member panel containing cross-section of representatives from the City of Gulfport (one representative), Harrison County (one representative), and three members appointed by the Governor.Ĭovering about 204 acres, the Port of Gulfport averages more than two million tons of bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo (in 200 thousand TEUs) a year. The mission of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport is to provide a self-sufficient, profitable, and world-class terminal service for seaborne cargo and customers and to promote growth in international trade and economic growth in the State of Mississippi. The Port of Gulfport is one of two of the 16 public ports in Mississippi that are owned and operated by the MSPA. To learn more about our Annual Pass options visit this section of our website.The Mississippi State Port Authority (at Gulfport) (MSPA) is responsible for operations at the Port of Gulfport. Passes start at just $65 and if you plan on visiting more than twice, an Annual Pass is your best value. You also have up to 14 days after your visit to apply your admission to an annual pass. The aquarium hosts dozens of special events throughout the year that may have you considering an Annual Pass. Tickets & Annual PassesGeneral admission tickets include full access to all the Mississippi Aquarium exhibits and presentations. There is a parking garage adjacent to the aquarium that is operated by the Coastal Transit Authority and they do charge a fee. Your admission to the Mississippi Aquarium supports our three-pillar mission of education, conservation and community. The Mississippi Aquarium is a non-profit 401-3c corporation. We offer discounted admission when you purchase tickets online up to midnight on the day before you visit. The Mississippi Aquarium is a great entertainment value for the entire family.
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