Business Growth at the Port of Iberia

The Port of Iberia is off to a great start of 2019 according to Port of Iberia Executive Director, Craig Romero. “Quite a number of port businesses have new contracts and projects,” stated Romero. “The Bayou Companies are busy with 1.8 million feet of pipe coating for...

Port Welcomes New Board Member Shane M. Walet

Shane Walet was recently appointed to the Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners by the Village of Loreauville. He is replacing resigning Board Member Gene Jefferies. Walet brings nearly 25 years of oil and gas experience to the Port. He is presently a Quality...

E.R. “Smitty” Smith, III Selected Board President

E.R. “Smitty” Smith, III was recently selected as 2019 President of the Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners.  He replaces outgoing President Roy A. Pontiff.  Smith was appointed to the Board by the City of New Iberia in 2014.  He is owner of Instrument Electrical...

Port of Iberia Expansion

The Port of Iberia is in the final stages of acquiring approximately 146 acres for expansion. According to Port’s Executive Director, Craig Romero, they are purchasing 106 acres of property for $5.5 million. This property was previously appraised ranging from $8 to...

Port of Iberia Growth in 2018

RedGuard RedGuard, a Kansas-based company, is fully operational on 9 leased acres at the Port of Iberia. RedGuard is an expert in the design and build of blast-resistant buildings for base camps, field offices, sleeping units, restrooms, medical units, sensitive...