The Mississippi Port Authority at Gulfport has all the elements to make it a national leader in waterborne commerce and a economic driver for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The ideal location, history of perseverance, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding services, cost effectiveness, and dedicated professional staff merge to meet the needs of our customers.
The Mississippi State Port Authority continues to fulfill our mission during. We remain committed to doing our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Coronavirus, while promoting an environment for growth at the MS State Port Authority. The port itself remains open 24/7 as well as the west gate entrance.
The MSPA Board of Commissioners typically meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Port’s Administrative Office on the 14th floor of the Hancock Bank Plaza, located at 2510 14th Street in Gulfport. Meeting times are subject to change. Please visit the Calendar of Events page for the most up-to-date information. Board meetings are open to the public.
Join us for Oceans In Action 2021, an in-person event highlighting how marine science and technology research efforts are integrated into operational missions, results, and decision-making tools. Featuring a venue equipped for social distancing if necessary, this year’s event will also highlight results of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) vignettes that took place in the Gulf…
The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) Board of Commissioners has named Jon Nass the new CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport, following a national search led by Tim McNamara, Head of Odgers Berndtson’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice in Washington, D.C. “After nearly an eight-month process, the MSPA Commission is very pleased to…
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Wharton-Smith Construction Group celebrated the Topping Out of the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. The Center will encompass nearly 62,000 sq. ft. and will be located near the Port of Gulfport’s North Harbor site. The building will include administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, and storage areas. Construction began in June 2020…
