# Baton Rouge industry will benefit if deeper Mississippi River channel happens

> The Army Corps of Engineers plans a $237.7 million project to deepen the Mississippi River channel to Baton Rouge from 45 to 50 feet. Local industries and the Port of Baton Rouge expect to benefit from larger loads. The project appears likely to proceed.

- Date: 2018-12-13 · published 2018-12-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/61756-baton-rouge-industry-will-benefit-if-deeper-mississippi-river-channel-happens
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Deeper channels let barges carry heavier loads, which can lower per-ton freight costs for grain exports from the Gulf. The benefit is long term and depends on the project's completion.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- businessreport.com: https://www.businessreport.com/a-plan-to-deepen-the-mississippi-river-channel-to-baton-rouge-will-if-it-happens-undoubtedly-benefit-local-industry/

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