Port Log - Spring 2020
MARAD PID Grant Award Presentation
At a ceremony held at the Port of South Louisiana’s Globalplex, community leaders gathered for a formal check presentation for a grant awarded through MARAD.
RREDI Washington Mardi Gras Breakfast
Political and business leaders from around the state gathered for The River Region Economic Development Initiative breakfast as they were afforded a chance to hear from the congressional delegation and elected officials. Pictured (L-R, T-B):Congressman…
People Of The Port
Duke Morrow For ten years, Duke Morrow has been part of the Port of South Louisiana team as a Fire Tug Deckhand. He brings his years of experience with the US Navy to the Port’s Marine Operations department and believes…
Crystal Clear
During Hurricane Katrina, when floodwaters inundated New Orleans, the Baumer Foods, Inc., headquarters in Mid-City suffered massive devastation. The company — known for its Crystal Pure Louisiana Hot Sauce — relocated its manufacturing facilities…
Port Of South Louisiana Awarded $13million Federal Transportation Grant
In February 2020, Congressman Garrett Graves announced that the Port of South Louisiana was awarded a $13.4 million federal port infrastructure development grant for improvements at Globalplex Intermodal Terminal. The project submitted for consideration and subsequent award is fully intermodal…
The Past, Present, And Future Of ITEP
Blessed with strategically-beneficial geography for intermodal transport, a proven, skilled and willing-to-work labor force, coupled with an abundance of natural resources, Louisiana has been an attractive site for large-scale manufacturing and industrial operations to set up shop for years. But…
Aiming For Better Trade
There is no doubt that federal tariffs and trade wars have impacted Louisiana’s economy, but with the agreement of…
Supplying The Soybean
U.S. agriculture is heavily dependent upon a number of transportation modes, including inland waterways and ports, to supply customer demands. In order to ensure a cost effective and…
Spreading New Wings
Though it’d be a few more years until he finally got off the ground, Tristan Green’s passion for flight was quite literally love at first sight. Even before Tristan attended school, his…
The Catch Is The Culture
Come this time of year — the season of Mardi Gras and Lent, and leading up to Easter — Erik Donnaud knows better than most that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. And when you’re in the business of…
Transportation Center Of The Americas
MISSION The Port is charged with a mission to promote maritime commerce, trade and development, and to establish public and private partnerships for the creation of intermodal terminals and industrial facilities. GOVERNANCE The Port is under the jurisdiction of the…
Director's Log
At a ceremony held in February at Globalplex’s Guesthouse, U.S. Maritime Administrator Admiral Mark H. Buzby, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Garret Graves, formally presented a check for $13.4 million to Port of South Louisiana, a grant approved…
