Jackson County Port Authority

In Pascagoula, the Jackson County Port Authority is a port authority serving maritime and freight transportation operations. Port Pascagoula is located on the Gulf of Mexico and has transportation outlets and terminals. Vessel operators can submit berth applications to arrange vessel scheduling and dock usage in advance. Businesses seeking to provide stevedoring or other port operations must apply for the appropriate license. Contracting opportunities are also available to businesses and vendors, with open bids and procurement procedures provided through the authority. The port supports connections to transportation outlets from its Gulf location. Its services focus on port access and operations rather than freight brokerage or trucking.