Industrial & Aerospace Ground Support
Built Different. Ready to Deliver.A 35-acre waterfront yard at the Port of West St. Mary, heavy-lift equipment, and experienced crews — serving the Gulf Coast and positioned for South Louisiana's next wave of industrial and aerospace growth.
As America's commercial space industry continues to expand, the demand for experienced marine contractors capable of supporting launch infrastructure, oversized cargo transportation, waterfront construction, and heavy industrial logistics has never been greater.
DLS, LLC delivers turnkey marine construction, heavy marine transportation, and waterfront infrastructure solutions throughout the Gulf Coast and inland waterways. Our fleet of crane barges, tugboats, heavy equipment, fabrication capabilities, and experienced personnel allow us to execute complex projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Whether supporting aerospace manufacturing, launch site expansion, port development, industrial facilities, or energy infrastructure, DLS has the equipment, expertise, and workforce to mobilize where others cannot.
The Yard
DLS operates a 35-acre yard within the Port of West St. Mary, directly on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. From here we stage, fabricate and mobilize by land or water: laydown acreage for pipe and modules, heavy-lift cranes on site, and dock access that lets oversized loads move once instead of three times. The yard sits within short reach of Morgan City, Lafayette, and the growing Vermilion Parish industrial corridor — and the Intracoastal puts the entire Gulf Coast within range by barge.
Marine Construction & Infrastructure
Our team specializes in the construction and maintenance of critical waterfront infrastructure — from commercial waterfront development and heavy civil marine construction to offshore and inland marine work.
- Marine dock construction
- Bulkhead construction & rehabilitation
- Pile driving & marine foundations
- Mooring dolphin installation
- Bridge support construction
- Concrete marine structures
- Access trestles & temporary work platforms
- Marine demolition
Heavy Marine Transportation
Moving oversized cargo over water is one of our core specialties. DLS manages every phase of transportation — engineering support, load securement, marine logistics planning, permitting assistance, and coordinated deliveries — using crane barges, deck barges, tugboats and engineered transport solutions.
- Launch hardware & aerospace components
- Industrial modules & fabricated assemblies
- Pressure vessels
- Transformers & power generation components
- Structural steel
- Heavy & manufacturing equipment
- Offshore equipment
- Modular construction systems
Float Freight & Oversized Cargo
DLS specializes in float freight operations for cargo that exceeds conventional highway transportation limits. We understand the unique requirements of transporting mission-critical equipment safely and efficiently.
- Float freight transportation
- Break bulk cargo handling
- Project cargo logistics
- Super load transportation
- Heavy equipment relocation
- Waterborne & marine freight solutions
Break Bulk Terminal & Port Support
Our marine operations support commercial ports, industrial terminals, and private facilities with waterfront logistics from the dock to the laydown yard.
- Cargo transfer operations
- Heavy lift loading & unloading
- Barge & vessel loading support
- Material staging & cargo marshaling
- Industrial laydown yards
- Marine terminal support
Heavy Hauling & Industrial Rigging
When projects require more than transportation, DLS provides complete heavy haul and rigging support — through plant expansions, manufacturing facility construction and turnkey industrial projects.
- Heavy hauling
- Industrial rigging & heavy lifting
- Engineered lift plans
- Crane services
- Modular installation & equipment setting
- Plant expansions & turnkey projects
Marine Fabrication & Field Services
Our fabrication and construction teams move between the yard and the field — from new structural steel to dockside repairs and industrial shutdown support.
- Structural steel, marine & pipe fabrication
- Field welding
- Mechanical installation
- Facility modifications & dockside repairs
- Maintenance outages & shutdown support
- Emergency response services
- Zero Recordables since 2018
- 2000 Family-owned since 2000
- 150+ Years combined management experience
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Fleet With published spec sheets
When weather is coming or something breaks, DLS mobilizes crews, cranes and marine equipment from the Port of West St. Mary by water or highway — storm preparation, emergency response and recovery for facilities across the Gulf Coast.
Emergency line: (337) 924-7444.
FAQ
Where is the DLS yard located?
The DLS yard is a 35-acre site at the Port of West St. Mary in South Louisiana, directly on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The yard offers dock access, laydown acreage and highway connections, within short reach of Morgan City, Lafayette and the Vermilion Parish industrial corridor — with the entire Gulf Coast reachable by barge.
What ground support services does DLS provide for industrial and aerospace projects?
DLS provides heavy lift and crane services, marine transportation with tugboats and barges, waterfront construction, steel fabrication, coatings and corrosion protection, and excavation, demolition and site support — all staged from its waterfront yard at the Port of West St. Mary in South Louisiana.
Can DLS transport oversized or overweight loads?
Yes. DLS moves oversized and overweight loads by water using its own crane barges and tugboats, loading out directly from the bulkhead at the Port of West St. Mary. Handling loads at a waterfront yard means oversized cargo moves once — not multiple times between staging sites.
Does DLS have laydown or staging space available?
Yes. The 35-acre DLS yard at the Port of West St. Mary includes laydown acreage for pipe, modules and project materials, with heavy-lift cranes on site and dock access on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for receiving and shipping by barge.
What is DLS's safety record?
DLS has recorded zero recordable incidents since 2018, including a 0.0 TRIR from 2021 through 2023. Every job runs under the company's behavior-based safety program with engineered lift plans, qualified operators and riggers, and stop-work authority for every employee — in compliance with applicable OSHA, USCG, API and BSEE requirements.
How quickly can DLS mobilize for a project in South Louisiana?
DLS crews and equipment are based at the Port of West St. Mary on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and mobilize by highway or by water anywhere on the Gulf Coast. Because the fleet, fabrication shop and laydown yard share one location, most mobilizations start from a single point without repositioning delays.
Built Different. Built for Heavy Industry. Built for the Future
Powered by Safety and Performance
You don’t have to sacrifice performance for safety. No matter the size or scope of a project, we strive to provide equipment and services that are not only safe but also friendly to the environment.
By leveraging more than 150 years of combined management experience and industry knowledge, we have the foundation to deliver comprehensive and turnkey solutions to service every facet of the energy industry. Our strong commitment to the ongoing training and certification of our employees and equipment operators ensures that, as a company, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and safety and provide our clients with consistent, quality services from start-to-finish.
Contact Us
255 Terminal Ln, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 924-7444
Fax: (337) 924-7445
DLS LLC. is celebrating 20 years in business!
DLS LLC., a trusted name in land and marine equipment rentals celebrates 20 years in business. Our commitment to providing top-notch equipment and exceptional service has made us a reliable partner for all industries!