Port of Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal CMAR–Berth 4, 5, 6 Warf & Shed Reconstruction
In June 2023, the Port of Lake Charles Board of Commissions unanimously approved to award Cajun Industries the Berths 4, 5, & 6 CMAR Project. According to Port Officials, it is the largest capital project the Port of Lake Charles has ever completed and one of the most significant government port projects ever awarded on the Gulf Coast. Cajun self-performed 70% of the scope utilizing its Infrastructure, Deep Foundations, and Marine capabilities. Cajun began working on this opportunity in March 2021 and was awarded the CMAR Project in May 2021. From May 2021 to April 2023, Cajun provided construction feedback and phased estimates (30%,60%,90%, 100%) to Moffatt & Nichol and the Port of Lake Charles. Construction to begin at the end of October 2023, and the completion was November 2025.
Work Performed
Civil
• Demolishing the existing warehouse and docks • Pouring over 26,000 CY of concrete • Reconstructing a new 189,000 SF warehouse on top of a new dock
Deep Foundations
• Installation of 1,494 drilled- displaced and auger-cast pilings
Marine
• Installation of 1,066 EA PCCP piles ( 18″ and 24″) • Installation of 103 EA H-Piles for the fender system