Location: Port Neches is approx 30nm from the open sea in E Texas. General overview: The port lies on the Neches River which flows into Sabine Lake. The port is mainly used as an oil and chemical handling port. The Sun Marine Terminal at Smith's Bluff is included in this port details. Exports include petroleum products, asphalt and roofing material. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: LOA 274m, draught 12.2m, 125,000DWT.