“ This is a major win for Mississippi and our Gulf Coast ,” said Governor Tate Reeves . “Mississippi has worked for nearly two decades to move this project forward, and this approval marks an important milestone in the process. Deepening the Port of Gulfport to 46 feet means bigger ships, more cargo, and a wider array of logistics opportunities flowing through Mississippi. This expanded gateway for commerce will continue our state’s historic momentum toward global leadership in economic development. Thank you to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for helping us reach this critical step.”

Once constructed, the channel will be deepened from 36 feet to 46 feet and widened from 300 feet to 350 feet.