Port of Delcambre, Louisiana

Who We Are 

Sitting astride the Iberia-Vermilion parish line, the town of Delcambre is at the center of Acadian culture and growth. With highway, rail and water access, you’re only minutes away from restaurants, shopping, the second largest university in the state, historic antebellum homes, a wetlands excursion or a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico.

Delcambre and its waterfront access provide opportunities for commercial and residential development. Yet as a small city, Delcambre offers a sense of community that urges you to stay.

Quality of Life

• Complete and modern infrastructure
  
  
• Approximately 20 minutes from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  
  
• Bike tours
  
  
• Wetland and wildlife outings
  
  
• Public boat launch providing access to the Gulf of Mexico
  
  
• World-class fishing, crabbing, shrimping, hunting and crawfishing

The Port

The Port of Delcambre falls within the jurisdiction of the Twin Parish Port District and is governed by the Port Commission, a board of 11 commissioners appointed by the Town of Delcambre, the Town of Erath, the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, and the Iberia Parish Counsel.

The Twin Parish Port District was created by legislative enactment. Its jurisdictional territory encompasses portions of Vermilion and Iberia Parish. Major commercial areas within the district include the Henry hub, a major natural gas distribution center, Avery Island where the Mclhenny pepper factory is located, Jefferson Island, the Town of Delcambre and the Town of Erath.

Meetings

The Port Commission holds regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the Delcambre City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Ordinances

The Port's ordinances regulate vessel traffic and other matters within its jurisdiction.