Port Log - Fall 2020

Mary Anne Schindler, director of the Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry in St. Charles Parish, accepts a $1,500 donation for COVID-19 relief. Pictured with Mary Anne are: (L-R) Mary K. Clulee, volunteer and SCP Parish Councilmember; D.…

There’s an age-old proverb stating, “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” With this in mind, the Port of South Louisiana recently…

Occidental Turns 100 International energy company Occidental Petroleum Corporation, commonly referred to as Oxy, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1920, Oxy is one of the largest oil producers in the country. As the company crosses this milestone,…

Tammy Little counted down the days and hours until she could head east from Texas and open the door to a new address and new office in Louisiana. For Little, living in Louisiana is all about coming home to family…

After taking home an Award of Distinction from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Communications Awards Program for three years, Port Log magazine earned its first Award of Excellence in the 2020 competition. The publication, produced in partnership between…

Following ongoing conversations about the need for increased maritime infrastructure in South Louisiana, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has officially begun the process of deepening the lower Mississippi River Channel. Governor John Bel Edwards authorized an agreement for…

In a year that has presented so many challenges to businesses and corporations worldwide, one local company is delivering a much-needed dose of good news by celebrating a momentous milestone. Associated Terminals, a stevedoring terminal and logistics operator, headquartered in…

At the heart of every successful industry are relationships: employers and their workers, buyers and suppliers, distributors and manufacturers, and hundreds of connections both big and small that amount to a moving and thriving economy. At the Port of South…

When it comes to working the Mississippi River, Captain Cody Heitmeier has done it all. Starting from his first venture as a deckhand when he was just 14 years old, Heitmeier’s passion for the maritime industry has influenced his every…

2020 has been a year of challenges for everyone, including the Port of South Louisiana, thanks to the world-wide Covid-19 pandemic. In March, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards declared a statewide public health emergency, leading to a temporary lockdown of…