Port of Lake Providence

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About Port of Lake Providence

Lake Providence is a port located in northeastern Louisiana. It serves as a point for barge traffic on the Mississippi River.

Background
Lake Providence is a town in, and the parish seat of, East Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, Lake Providence had a population of 3,587. The town's poverty rate is approximately 55 percent; the average median household income is $16,500, and the average age is 31.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-16m

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Latitude
32.8000°
Longitude
-91.1667°

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Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USYLP
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11886732 →
Wikidata
Q2044239 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lakeprovidencela.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lake Providence on?

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The Port of Lake Providence is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Lake Providence?

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You can track vessels near Lake Providence (USYLP) 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 Lake Providence?

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The Port of Lake Providence is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USYLP — 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 USYLP 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 Lake Providence?

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The Port of Lake Providence operates in the UTC-5 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.