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St. Bernard Parish Challenges Port NOLA Jurisdiction

August 11, 2023

Perry Nicosia, the district attorney for St. Bernard Parish, the community immediately downriver from New Orleans, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the parish government that challenges the jurisdictional… Read More

Port NOLA Holds Open Houses For Future Container Terminal

March 19, 2022

Over the course of eight days, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) hosted three open houses in St. Bernard Parish to engage residents from the community that will… Read More

Port Nola Welcomes New Cranes, Plans New Location A conceptual rendering of the layout at the planned new facility of the Port of New Orleans in Violet, La. The land is acquired, but permitting still needs to be completed.

A conceptual rendering of the layout at the planned new facility of the Port of New Orleans in Violet, La. The land is acquired, but permitting still needs to be completed.

Port Nola Welcomes New Cranes, Plans New Location

November 19, 2021

The Port of New Orleans is set to welcome four brand-new gantry cranes to expand capacity at its Napoleon Avenue container terminal, while it forges ahead on plans… Read More

Port NOLA Issues RFP For New Container Terminal

May 21, 2021

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for design and permit support services for the “Louisiana International Terminal,” which the port plans… Read More

Bergeron Remembered As Visionary, Friend

February 12, 2021

Bill Bergeron died February 2 at age 73. The New Orleans maritime community, family and friends of William T. “Bill” Bergeron are celebrating his life, while also mourning… Read More

Port NOLA Begins Acquiring Land For New Container Terminal The CMA CGM Pusan C vessel, one of the largest vessels to-date that calls at Port NOLA’s current container facility at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. (Photo courtesy of Port NOLA)

The CMA CGM Pusan C vessel, one of the largest vessels to-date that calls at Port NOLA’s current container facility at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. (Photo courtesy of Port NOLA)

Port NOLA Begins Acquiring Land For New Container Terminal

December 22, 2020

The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) voted December 17 on several measures authorizing Brandy Christian, president and CEO of the port, to begin… Read More