LOGISTICS

Hancock County's strategic location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast unlocks a local market of 1.4 million people within a 60-minute drive. But that's just the beginning. Our multimodal logistics network, featuring Port Bienville Industrial Park, Stennis International Airport, and a wealth of transportation routes, empowers your business to reach domestic and global markets with exceptional speed and efficiency. Put your company at the forefront of commerce by choosing Hancock County.

A tugboat is pushing barges filled with rock aggregate along the Pearl River in Hancock County, Mississippi.

MULTIPLE ROUTES & MAJOR MARKETS

1.4

Million population within a 60-minute drive

35

Nautical miles from Ports of Gulfport and New Orleans

8,500

Foot lighted runway- equipped to land the world's largest size aircraft

Aerial view of Exit 2 on Interstate 10 in Hancock County Mississippi

HIGHWAY: OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ACCESS & SPEED

Hancock County's location offers domestic access in every direction, thanks to its proximity to five Interstate and State highways: I-10, I-12 and I-59, as well as U.S. Highways 49 and 90.

With all of our industrial parks located minutes from Interstate 10, our efficient transportation network ensures the swift movement of goods, keeping your business connected.

View of the industrial canal and Dock B located at Port Bienville Industrial Park

PORT: MULTIPLE ROUTES MAJOR MARKETS

A shallow draft port with transloading capability, ready to handle container, bulk and break-bulk cargo, Hancock's Port Bienville connects transit operations to domestic and global route and numerous strategic markets through the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, which runs 1,300 miles along the Gulf of Mexico coastline offers port connections that include the Port of Mobile and the Port of New Orleans, which opens domestic routes through the Mississippi River and global routes via deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Here in the U.S. and around the world, Port Bienville delivers.

empty railroad tracks in hancock county, mississippi

RAIL: CLASS I EASTERN ACCESS

At the Port Bienville Industrial Park, tenants are serviced by the Port Bienville Shortline Railroad. The shortline railroad links directly to the Class 1 operator, CSX, providing access to a vast network spanning the Eastern United States.

With CSX service to New Orleans, Louisiana, you have access to five additional Class 1 operators:

Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific - Kansas City Southern
Norfolk Southern
Union Pacific

C17 military planes on the taxilane at Stennis International Airport

AIR: STENNIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KHSA)

Stennis International Airport enables efficient cargo movement. Our 8,500-foot runway handles the world's largest freighters including the Antonov 124 and C17.

Advanced air traffic control, including a state-of-the-art tower, AWOS-3 weather system, and ILS landing aid, ensures smooth operations.

Additionally, our Million Air FBO offers comprehensive support for cargo needs, including fueling, ground support services, ramp parking, and charter services.