Facility Overview

The Dock PBF Refinery Chalmette parking area, situated at 1750 Paris Road in Chalmette, Louisiana, functions as a specialized industrial access, contractor, and staging surface lot directly serving the PBF Energy Chalmette Refining complex along the Mississippi River corridor. Laid out as an expansive, open-air industrial lot, the site accommodates high-volume traffic associated with refinery marine dock operations, terminal maintenance, logistics personnel, and facility contractors. Because it is completely open-air without overhead height restrictions or parking canopies, the lot is fully equipped to handle standard passenger commuter cars, high-clearance four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, flatbeds, utility vans, and oversized commercial support vehicles that frequent the industrial deepwater waterfront.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in St. Bernard Parish along Louisiana Highway 47 (Paris Road), this location is anchored in the heart of Greater New Orleans\' historic industrial and maritime belt. While predominantly oriented toward refinery, shipping, and port operations, the facility sits minutes away from historic regional landmarks and local hubs:

• Chalmette Battlefield & National Cemetery: Located roughly 2.5 miles southwest (a 5-to-7-minute drive), this Jean Lafitte National Historical Park unit commemorates the pivotal Battle of New Orleans (1815).
• St. Bernard Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District: Situated less than 3 miles east along the riverbank, anchoring local international maritime commerce.
• Chalmette Cultural & Civic Arts Center: Approximately 3 miles northeast, hosting parish arts, theatrical productions, and civic gatherings.
• Downtown New Orleans & French Quarter: Located roughly 8 to 9 miles northwest (typically a 15-to-20-minute drive via St. Claude Avenue / LA-46 or I-10 via Paris Road), making the lot a key base for industrial contractors lodging across the metro area.
• Local Seafood & Dining Hubs: Authentic St. Bernard Parish eateries, po-boy spots, and cajun seafood markets line nearby West Judge Perez Drive and Paris Road within a 3-to-5-minute drive.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are positioned directly off Paris Road (LA-47), a primary multi-lane arterial roadway bridging the Mississippi River levee district to Interstate 10 via the Paris Road Bridge over the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO). Traffic flow remains steady throughout the day, though high-volume shifts occur during early morning (5:30 AM – 7:00 AM) and late afternoon (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) crew changes and shift turnovers. Transit connectivity is centered around vehicle travel and freight movement; regional St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit (SBURT) and New Orleans RTA bus routes connect Chalmette to outer transit centers, though private passenger vehicle and authorized contractor transport shuttles are the standard modes of access for this industrial district.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Designed to support intense industrial and maritime operations, the parking and staging area features essential operational amenities:

• Expansive open-air surface stalls suitable for heavy-duty pickups, work trucks, and crew vans.
• High-mast industrial security lighting providing clear visibility across the premises during overnight shifts.
• Perimeter security fencing and controlled gate checkpoint monitoring characteristic of critical maritime infrastructure.
• Zero vertical height restrictions, accommodating oversized utility apparatus and rooftop-mounted toolboxes.
• Hard-packed crushed aggregate and asphalt staging surfaces engineered for heavy axle loads.
• Dedicated drop-off zones for delivery couriers, maritime transport crews, and equipment haulers.

Ideal For

• Refinery Workforce & Shift Technicians: Plant operators, process technicians, and engineers working turnaround or daily operations at the Chalmette Refinery.
• Maritime & Dock Contractors: Barge inspectors, tugboat crews, marine terminal specialists, and TWIC cardholders servicing Mississippi River berths.
• Logistics Drivers & Equipment Suppliers: Commercial drivers staging prior to security clearance, safety orientation, or cargo transfer assignments.
• Industrial Turnaround Specialists: Specialized pipefitters, welders, and maintenance craft personnel deployed during planned plant outages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because this location operates as part of an active petroleum refining and marine dock perimeter, specialized site rules apply. All commercial and contractor visitors must ensure they possess proper identification, such as a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and site-specific safety clearance, prior to attempting terminal gate entry. Drivers should be mindful of heavy industrial truck traffic entering and exiting Paris Road and obey the posted refinery perimeter speed limits (often 10 to 15 mph) strictly. When planning arrivals during seasonal maintenance turnarounds, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to shift safety briefings to allow ample time for badging, vehicle inspection, and parking orientation.