The Red River Parish Port site is now an LED Certified Industrial Site.
The designation from Louisiana Economic Development underscores the site’s readiness for industrial development, meeting the rigorous criteria that is required.
Located at Hwy 1 and Riverport Drive within Red River Parish just south of Coushatta, the 75.8-acre property has gone through a due diligence site review, ensuring compliance with legal controls, zoning regulations, surveys, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis, and public infrastructure engineering.
“The certification of the Red River Parish Port site as an LED Certified Industrial Site marks a significant milestone for our region,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President and CEO Justyn Dixon says the designation is “a significant milestone for our region.”
Certification included a meticulous review process by LED and CSRS, an independent third-party engineering firm, to confirm the site’s readiness for immediate industrial development. Notably, all LED Certified Sites undergo a straightforward recertification every five years, ensuring ongoing suitability for prospective investors and developers.
The assessment process is designed to expedite development and minimize risk, saving prospective companies time and money, LED Chief Economic Competitiveness Officer Ileana Ledet says.
The port is located 39 miles southeast of Shreveport and approximately 20 miles northwest of Natchitoches, near major population hubs within the state. Its location is approximately 9 miles northeast of Interstate 49 and 54 miles southeast of Interstate 20. The site features 3,400 feet of rail frontage along the western boundary and access to the Red River Parish Port assets.
