Port of South Louisiana CEO Paul Matthews addressing University of New Orleans students, presenting an overview of the port and regional initiatives. Visit by a Bangladeshi commercial law development program, looking for information on Port of South Louisiana management and…
Standing for decades as a symbol of south Louisiana’s economic stability and industrial strength, the old Avondale Shipyard is in the midst of an astonishing second act. After operations closed on the site roughly a decade ago, Avondale was revived…
For a port that spans 54 miles of the Mississippi River, ranks number one in total domestic trade, and strictly speaking feeds the world—moving 60 percent of the world’s grain—it’s important to have a steady hand at the helm. High-ranking…
One of the biggest obstacles facing the Port in 2022 was low water in the Mississippi River caused by historic droughts. This slowed down tug and barge traffic on the river. Many of the barges couldn’t be fully loaded because…
“We are the storytellers for U.S. ports in Washington D.C.” That’s how Cary Davis, vice president of government relations and general counsel of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) described the organization’s work. One of the oldest trade associations…
The River Parishes has a long history of sugar cane farming, production and refining, and the Port of South Louisiana is home to Louisiana Sugar Refining—a major employer in the region and a driver of the local and state economy. …
Having a plan is one thing. Possessing the perseverance to battle through unexpected obstacles when that plan ventures off script is quite another. Ten…
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…
It has been one year since I was blessed with the incredible opportunity to lead the Port of South Louisiana. On my first day, our team hit the ground running and I’m incredibly proud of the progress that our Port…
