Port NOLA issues second RFP for $1.5B container terminal

The Port of New Orleans has issued a request for proposals for program management and controls services for development of its new $1.5 billion container terminal.

The container terminal, which will be called the Louisiana International Terminal, will be capable of handling 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units annually.

“A second terminal ensures we will be able to meet current and future container volume demand and continue to serve Louisiana as an economic driver,” Brandy D. Christian,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-nola-issues-second-rfp-for-15b-container-terminal

Rail, road and land capacity make Newcastle an attractive deep water trade hub

Craig Carmody, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Newcastle, writes:

“In 2020, Port of Newcastle’s deep water access and excellent connections to national road and rail networks continued to provide an attractive supply chain option for a range of trade types. Diversification continues to be a key goal for our region.

“The port’s break bulk and project cargo handling facilities were again in high demand, most notably to facilitate the delivery of new ferries and trains for New South Wales.

“May...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/rail-road-and-land-capacity-make-newcastle-an-attractive-deep-water-trade-hub/

Port NOLA moves forward on new container terminal

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reports that it is set to begin the due diligence process for a potential $1.5 billion multimodal container terminal to serve the largest container vessels calling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Following unanimous approval at yesterday’s Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Port NOLA intends to acquire property in St. Bernard Parish and begin a two-year due diligence and permitting period that will include robust community engagement.

Port NOLA says the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/port-nola-moves-forward-on-new-container-terminal/