Port Log - Fall 2017

The Port of South Louisiana staff and commissioners offer our prayers to those who have lost so much in the past two hurricanes. We know that you will rebuild and come back stronger and more resilient. “Rise above the storm…

The Port’s Executive Regional Airport hosted a Pilots N Paws Fly In last month where various animal rescue organizations and area shelters met with volunteer pilots who give their time and resources to provide transportation for unwanted animals to other…

The community relations professional WHO spearheadS more than 80 events a year

Ports Association of Louisiana – a unified advocacy council for the maritime industry SPEAKING for all ports in the state

Army Corps of Engineers’ contributions, conservation and construct play vital roles in Prosperous waterway commerce Traversing through the Port of South Louisiana

Port of South Louisiana recognized for its quarterly publication

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) launched a study documenting the contribution of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry to the U.S. economy. The study, developed through a cooperative agreement between AWO and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and conducted by…

Opening of storage facility to result in 70 on-site jobs, 81 indirect jobs

the Port of South Louisiana recently opened a brand new transient hangar to meet the demands of clients and their flight crews

Protecting culture and economy in the Gulf South

The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced this year’s recipient of the Eugene J. Schreiber Award as Paul Aucoin, Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana. Aucoin will be presented the award at the Louisiana International Trade Jubilee…

Rob Simon of Bayou Steel Group

Bringing River Parish communities together by the thousands

The Port of South Louisiana handled over 69 million short tons of cargo in the second quarter of 2017, a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The increase in cargo handling in the second quarter continues…