PORTraits
The Port of South Louisiana hosts the LA Legislative Delegation annually during…
Port Log - Summer 2021
PORT BRIEFS
Port Executive Director Honored with Annual Award Paul Aucoin, Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana, was named the 2021 recipient of the C. Alvin Bertel Award, which is given by the World Trade Center New Orleans each year…
Legislative Sessions Recap
Senator Eddie J. Lambert - District 18 Senator Eddie J. Lambert represents District 18, which comprises parts of Ascension, St. James, and Livingston Parishes. He’s been serving the people of Louisiana since he was elected to the House of Representatives…
A Growing Fleet
Two new vessels will soon be traveling the Mighty Mississippi and America’s inland waterways, as Ingram Marine Group has completed and christened the latest additions to their fleet. On June 2, Ingram Marine christened the M/V Adrienne M. Moore and…
BLAST OFF, BLAST ON
Flying in precise formation, more than a dozen historic jets raced across the River Parish skies this past April at the Classic Jet Aircraft Association’s (CJAA) first-ever “Cajun Jet Blast” hosted at the Port of South Louisiana’s Executive Regional Airport.…
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Thanks to its efficiency and multi-modality capabilities, rail has become an increasingly popular mode of transit for businesses at the Port of South Louisiana. Though it’s been around for more than 150 years, rail is experiencing a bit of a…
Local initiatives improve quality of life in the River Parishes
As the premier sea gateway for U.S. import and export traffic—and with a goal of attracting foreign and domestic investment within the River Parishes region—the Port of South Louisiana isn’t just invested in the day-to-day operations of the maritime industry.…
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 regions. Mission The…
Director's Log
In direct response to increased throughput and the demand for efficient cargo handling, the Port of South Louisiana has continued to work on bringing current infrastructure to working standards while improving the linked transportation network, increasing capacity and addressing any…
