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Under the Bridge Run 5K
United Way Hosts 20th Annual Under the Bridge Run 5K, Offers Free Registration
TRANSPORTATION CENTER OF THE AMERICAS
The state legislature established the Port of South Louisiana in 1960 to promote commerce and industrial development along the 54-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that runs through the St. Charles, St. John and St. James tri-parish region. mission The…
DIRECTOR’S LOG
The Mighty Mississippi is, in my opinion, the nation’s greatest natural resource…when properly managed. Sean Duffy, Executive Director of Big River Coalition, has done an excellent job of creating awareness of the river’s grave situation, but it’s time the rest…
Mississippi River Levee Repairs Limits High Water Problems
BATON ROUGE (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the $450 million spent on repairing levees after the 2011 Mississippi River flood has paid dividends this year, allowing the 2016 winter flood to come and go with little…
Louisiana Envisions Offshore Port To Lure Mega-Ships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A few Louisiana businessmen and politicians are dreaming big — as big as the mega-ships of the future that may grow so large they won't be able to make it into the Mississippi River and up…
River Pilots To ‘Champion’ Special Olympics Fundraiser, More Sponsors Sought
MANDEVILLE, LA – The Louisiana River Pilots Association (LRPA) has signed on as Champion for the 2016 Special Olympics fundraiser to be held in Mandeville in April. With its $25,000 donation, the LRPA becomes the first and largest donor…
Vice President Biden Commemorates 7th Anniversary Of American Recovery And Reinvestment Act At Port Of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Vice President Joe Biden toured the Port’s new Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal Wednesday, February 17, 2016, before making remarks commemorating the 7th anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at the Port’s Riverfront Plaza. “I’m…
Coast Guard Investigates Tanker Crash On Mississippi River
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard is investigating an accident on the Mississippi River involving an empty oil tanker. The Coast Guard said in a news release that the Nordbay, a 62,000-ton tanker, struck the Jefferson Parish water…
PORT CONNECTIONS
Maritime Sunday Harbor Police Chief Robert Hecker recites the opening invocation during the Oct. 18 observance of Maritime Sunday. Maritime Sunday honors those who serve the maritime industry including seafarers, clergy and security personnel. Righting the Regulatory Ship Erin…
LaGrange named Logistics Executive of the Year
Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange received the 2015 McCullough Award Nov. 17 at the National Industrial Transportation League’s 108th annual meeting, held in New Orleans for the first time since 1985. The award is presented…
Modern Message
The Port of New Orleans released three new marketing videos last fall targeted to multiple audiences. Two of these videos were shot by Baton Rouge-based JCW Productions. The JCW Productions crew is shown here atop one of the Port’s gantry…
Commonplace Commodities
The Port of New Orleans is a vital hub for the import and export of commodities. The Port ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for the import of nonferrous metals and natural rubber, No. 2 for coffee imports and No.…
Homebrewed Success
International Coffee Corporation, a family-operated business, is preserving New Orleans’ rich history as a leader in the coffee trade
Port mourns passing of Ben Blanchard
The Port of New Orleans mourns the passing of Benjamin Blanchard who died Jan. 4 after a long battle with cancer. Blanchard, 33, was Vice President of Van Weelde Chartering, having opened their New Orleans office in 2006 after beginning…
Coastal Cargo attains zero-injury rating for 2015
Coastal Cargo Company, the terminal operator that handles breakbulk and heavy lift cargo at the Port of New Orleans Louisiana Avenue Complex, achieved a rare safety milestone for 2015. The company achieved a zero Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) at…
Don Pierson named Louisiana Economic Development Secretary
Newly elected Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Don Pierson to serve as Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Prior to taking over as Secretary, Pierson served as LED’s Senior Director of Business Development and as Assistant Secretary and Chief Marketing…
Port tops 1-million passenger mark second straight year
Port of New Orleans cruise terminals handled more than 1-million passengers in 2015, totaling 1,023,700, up 1 percent compared to 2014. The total marks the fifth consecutive record year and with new and larger ships on tap for 2016, Port…
Aquatic Highway
A new container-on-barge shuttle service between the Port of New Orleans and Baton Rouge is poised to enhance the booming chemical industry’s ability to move higher volumes
Port Awarded Clean TRIP Grant
NEW ORLEANS – Local short-haul truck owners operating within the Port of New Orleans will soon be eligible to apply for financial incentives to replace older model year trucks with 2011 or newer models. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Mississippi River Pilots Await Decision On Raises
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana's chemical industry and two groups of Mississippi River ship pilots will wait to find out what happens to raises that would lift the pilots' pay more than $50,000 by 2019 to $473,692. After a…
Mississippi River At New Orleans Open After Barges Collide
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A port official says the Mississippi River has reopened through New Orleans about seven hours after barges collided in the busy waterway. Port of New Orleans spokesman Matt Gresham says the river reopened about 10:20…
Ships Ahoy
Port of New Orleans welcomes 1-million cruise passengers for second year.
Port Tops 1M Passenger Mark Second Straight Year
NEW ORLEANS – Port of New Orleans cruise terminals handled more than 1 million passengers in 2015, totaling 1,023,700, up 1 percent compared to 2014. The total marks the fifth consecutive record year and with new and larger ships on…
Making A Mightier Mississippi
Port leaders, maritime companies and agencies weigh on the challenges, investments and support needed in an industry that’s poised for greatness.
Port’s Board Of Commissioners Elects William T. Bergeron Chairman
NEW ORLEANS – Today, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans elected William T. Bergeron chairman. Bergeron represents St. Bernard Parish and joined the Board in November of 2012 when he was appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal.…
One Good Turn Deserves Another
David Fennelly earns two awards for exemplary leadership in Philanthropy
