The physical geography of Tangipahoa Parish makes it attractive to businesses in many sectors. Tangipahoa Parish is located at the crossroads of Interstate 12 and Interstate 55, and within an hour’s drive of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The parish is home to the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Port Manchac in the southern part of the parish, and Canadian National Railroad running through the parish, play a role in moving goods throughout Louisiana and the region.