Ports America

Port NOLA confirms US$1 million grant for Louisiana box terminal project

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) was awarded US$1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).

“This funding is a crucial investment in Louisiana’s future, supporting sustainable infrastructure and creating meaningful opportunities for our communities,” commented Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).

The Louisiana International Terminal will be built in Violet, Louisiana, 17 miles downriver from...

https://container-news.com/port-nola-confirms-us1-million-grant-for-louisiana-box-terminal-project/

EPA awards $1 million to New Orleans container port project

The Port of New Orleans announced Monday that it was awarded $1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).

The $1.8 billion LIT will be located along the Mississippi River on 400 acres in Violet, St. Bernard Parish. That’s 17 miles downstream from the Crescent City Connection bridge, whose air draft limits the size of container ships calling New Orleans. The new port is designed to accommodate New Panamax...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/epa-awards-1-million-to-new-orleans-container-port-project

CN to offer intermodal service via Gulfport

CN, the Mississippi State Port of Authority at Gulfport and Ports America have signed a memorandum of understanding that will enable the Canadian railway to provide a new intermodal service at the Port of Gulfport.

A trial run of the new service “will launch in the coming weeks,” CN said Wednesday.

The new service comes as CN (NYSE: CNI) and other Class I railroads have been seeking to beef up their intermodal options amid efforts to take market share from trucks. J.B. Hunt Transport Services and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-to-offer-intermodal-service-via-gulfport

Ports America appoints new chief commercial officer

Ports America, one of the US largest stevedore and marine terminal operators, has named Rob Kusiciel as its new chief commercial officer (CCO).

Rob Kusiciel will be in charge of all commercial operations and strategy for the company, including overseeing sales, marketing, and business development teams and exploring new market possibilities.

Kusiciel joins Ports America from Cargomatic and brings with him over 20 years of experience overseeing the planning, direction, and management of...

https://container-news.com/ports-america-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer/

Why “Ag Coast” ports are backing Port NOLA’s new $1.8 billion container terminal

New container terminal is not just about bringing big ships in

The Port of New Orleans is pushing ahead on its plans to develop the new Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The new $1.8 billion state-of-the art container terminal will eliminate air-draft restrictions that limit the size of vessels that can currently call Port NOLA, allowing it to serve vessels of all sizes. Just as importantly, as well as welcoming ocean giants, the new terminal will also strengthen the flow of inland river container traffic and the St. Louis regional ports and the St....

https://www.marinelog.com/news/why-ag-coast-ports-are-backing-port-nolas-new-1-8-billion-container-terminal/

Ports America highlights MTOs importance, while arguing against OSRA regulations

While expressing concerns regarding the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) rules, Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator in North America, emphasised the significance of marine terminal operators (MTOs) in facilitating freight movement.

The Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, combined with labour shortages, construction disruptions and other factors have fuelled a supply chain crisis that continues to strain the capacity of the maritime transport system.

In response, Congress passed the...

https://container-news.com/ports-america-highlights-mtos-importance-while-arguing-against-osra-regulations/

Ports America to invest in Gulfport terminal

The Mississippi State Port Authority has entered into a long-term lease and operating agreement with Ports America, the US largest terminal operator and stevedore.

The Port of Gulfport and Ports America have a long-standing relationship, with Ports America acting as a licensed stevedore at the Port since 2006.

In September of 2022, the Port of Gulfport and Ports America entered into a Letter of Intent outlining their mutual intent to cooperate to increase commerce at the Port of Gulfport.

Based on...

https://container-news.com/ports-america-to-invest-in-gulfport-terminal/

Louisiana International Terminal project receives $800M investment

The Port of New Orleans has secured $800 million toward a planned $1.8 billion container facility on the Lower Mississippi River.

The Louisiana International Terminal facility, which will be capable of handling 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually, recently received funding from Ports America and  Mediterranean Shipping Company investment arm Terminal Investment Limited (TiL).

Construction of the terminal will also be supported by commitments from the Port of New Orleans, as...

State of Louisiana, Port NOLA, TiL and Ports America enter mega partnership for new box terminal

The state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), North American terminal operator Ports America and MSC’s terminal arm Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) have formed a strong partnership to build a US$1.8 billion container facility on the Lower Mississippi River.

The new Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish will be able to serve vessels of all sizes, increasing Louisiana’s import and export capacity and stimulating the creation of more than 17,000 new jobs...

https://container-news.com/state-of-louisiana-port-nola-til-and-ports-america-enter-mega-partnership-for-new-box-terminal/

Louisiana to build new container terminal on Lower Mississippi River

A public-private partnership between the state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), New Jersey-based Ports America, and Swiss shipping company MSC will buil ..

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