Port of Davant

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About Port of Davant

Davant is a port located on the Mississippi River in Louisiana, USA. It serves as a transshipment point, primarily handling bulk cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4331787 →
Wikidata
Q7201701 →
Official Site
www.louisianagatewayport.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USDVT
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Body of Water
Mississippi River
Latitude
29.6158°
Longitude
-89.8919°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Davant?

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The approach to Davant is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gretna Lighthouse at 20.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Barataria Bay (20.8 NM S), Hibernia Bank (22.2 NM NNW), Governor Nicholls (22.4 NM NNW), Port Pontchartrain (26.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Davant on?

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The Port of Davant is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Davant?

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You can track vessels near Davant (USDVT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Davant?

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The Port of Davant is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USDVT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USDVT mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Davant?

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The Port of Davant operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.