How carriers move through Louisiana.
I-10 crosses southern Louisiana from Lake Charles through Lafayette and Baton Rouge to New Orleans, including the roughly 18-mile Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. I-12 runs along the north shore from Baton Rouge to Slidell. I-49 connects Lafayette, Alexandria and Shreveport, I-20 crosses the north through Shreveport and Monroe, and I-55 runs north from the New Orleans area toward Jackson.
Seasons and weather
Hurricane season, June through November, is the main scheduling risk. Heavy rain can flood low-lying streets in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and Mardi Gras season makes New Orleans pickups harder for several weeks.
Why people ship cars in Louisiana
The Port of New Orleans and the Port of Lake Charles handle international freight, and LSU, Tulane and UL Lafayette bring students. Barksdale AFB in Bossier City and Fort Polk near Leesville add military moves. Energy-industry jobs along the coast also move workers and their cars.
Louisiana city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
New Orleans–Metairie metro
Baton Rouge metro
Shreveport–Bossier City metro
Lafayette metro
Lake Charles metro
Monroe metro
Alexandria metro
Slidell–Mandeville–Covington metro
Hammond metro
Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Shipping across the Louisiana line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Louisiana car shipping questions.
Can a carrier pick up in the French Quarter or other older New Orleans neighborhoods?
Usually not directly. Narrow streets and parking rules mean meeting at a nearby wider street or a lot just outside the historic core.
What happens if a hurricane is forecast around my ship date?
Carriers move pickups and deliveries out of the storm's path, and dates may shift a few days. We'll keep you updated and reschedule as soon as roads reopen.
Is Shreveport easier to ship from than southern Louisiana?
Shreveport is on I-20 and I-49 and avoids much of the coastal weather, so scheduling there is often simpler.
Which Louisiana cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 16 city and town pages for Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Kenner. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Louisiana?
Registration is handled by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). Requirements and deadlines change, so check the official site before you arrive. Keep your title, proof of insurance and the carrier's bill of lading handy.
Shipping a car in Louisiana?
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