# Lower Miss Channel Deepening Is A Triumph And Model - The Waterways Journal

> An editorial from The Waterways Journal argues that the Lower Mississippi deepening project will allow larger vessels to reach Baton Rouge with heavier loads. The project was launched September 11 and is estimated to bring about $127 million in annual national economic benefit. Phase 1 will create a 50-foot channel through the Port of New Orleans.

- Date: 2020-09-25 · published 2020-09-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/51307-lower-miss-channel-deepening-is-a-triumph-and-model-the-waterways-journal
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Larger loaded vessels can reduce per-tonne ocean freight for U.S. grain and soymeal exports over time, supporting Gulf export competitiveness. The near-term price impact is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- waterwaysjournal.net: https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2020/09/25/lower-miss-channel-deepening-is-a-triumph-and-model/

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