Deepwater Port
Main Gate (West Gate) located off of HWY 90 and 30th Ave.
1000 30th Ave. South Extension, Gulfport, MS 39501
If you are here to drop off a container or pick up a container, you will need a TWIC card and/or an escort to enter the port. Escort contact info can be found under “Additional Numbers”.
Main Gate 228-865-4323 (Swetman Security)
East Gate 228-865-4329 (Swetman Security)
Admin Offices
The Port of Gulfport Offices are located on a secure floor and require a security badge to enter. All guests must sign in with the security guard stationed on the first floor of the Hancock Bank building to receive a security badge.
Hancock Plaza Building
2510 14th Street., Suite 1450
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: 228-865-4300
Fax: 228-865-4307
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
offices close for lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and for major holidays
To contact a specific Port department or staff member by email, visit our team page.
Stevedores/Terminal Operators
SSA Marine:
228-863-3922Ports America:
228-563-1030International Longshoremen’s
Association (ILA #1303):
228-863-5144
Additional Numbers:
Gulfport Towing:
228-323-1631Mississippi Pilot Association:
228-547-7772TWIC Escort (Gartman Security Escorts):
228-234-0243TWIC Escort (US Maritime Escort service):
251-458-0643Swetman Security Office:
228-374-4528
For inquiries outside of the information listed here, please contact the Port’s administrative offices at 228-865-4300 during our regular business hours or utilize the contact form below.