b'MAY 2025GULF COAST PORTS19(ACTIVITYcontinuedmultiuse transload facility.from page 10) LocatedalongtheCal-additionalexpressaccesstocasieu River Ship Channel in CanadaRail. Southwest Louisiana, the Port PortsAmericahascom- ofLakeCharlescontinuesto mitted to investing $43 millionenjoysteadygrowthincargo in development of Terminal 4volumeswhileenhancingits at the Port of Gulfport. position as a hot spot for liq-uefied natural gas exportation, includingfromtheCameron (OPPORTUNITIES LNG facility on a channel-front continued from page 17) Hackberry site leased from the state authority, integrating railportdistrict.CameronLNGs andseatransport,reducinginstallation is among more than transittimesandstreamlining$100 billion in industrial proj-supply chains. ects completed or in the works Projectscitedincludein the region.additionof1,800feetofA shipment of electrical modules moves via barge from the Port of Caddo-Bossier, rail track within Terminal 4,P ort ofC addo -B ossier headed to a South Louisiana industrial project.thereby averting U.S. 90 traf- InNorthwestLouisiana,In late 2024, the port cul- usedbyOdysseyLogisticsules destined for an industrial fic concerns while furnishingat the head of navigation onminated a 10-month, $20 mil- for storage of products of portprojectinSouthLouisiana. abilitytoserve10,000-foot- the Red River Waterway, 212lionprojectwithturningontenants. Future plans calls forThemodules,weighingas long trains directly on the ter- milesfromtheMississippiof a new line bringing watera new service road connectionmanyas80tonseach,are minal,wherePorts AmericaRiver,thePortofCaddo- fromBossierCity,andportwith Interstate 49. movedontobargesatthe providesswiftturnaroundBossier,withacquisitioninofficialscuttheribbononaNotablerecentshipmentsportutilizingelevatedpiers timesandsecurestorage.2024 of 1,000 acres of land,40,000-square-foot warehousethroughthePortofCaddo- and are then barged down the Also,bysummersend,thehas grown its campus to nownext to a 100,000-square-footBossierincludethoseforRed River to the Mississippi Port of Gulfport is to receiveencompass5,000acresinfacilitythatopenedin2022,Minden,Louisiana-basedFibre- River en route to delivery to its fourth ship-to-shore crane. Caddo and Bossier parishes. withbothbuildingsbeingbond Corp. of electrical mod- the project site.An example of nearshor-ing,Crowleywasanticipat-ing late May launch of a new weeklycontainerservice directly connecting Gulfport with Tuxpan,intheMexicanstate of Veracruz, which, according to Ports America, will stream-line cargo movement between Mexico, Central America and North America. TURNINGAt the Port of New Orleans, known for short as Port NOLA, PortsAmericaisaugmentingBIGGER SHIPS$20millioninportauthority investments with more than $2FASTERmillion in recent equipment and infrastructureimprovementsWhere the Mississippi Rivertocreatefurtherefficiencies. And,althoughnotmentionedMeets the Gulf of Americaby the Ports America team, the Morristown, New Jersey-head-quarteredterminaloperatoris partneringindevelopmentofABOUTPort NOLAs massive Louisi- LOUISIANA GATEWAY PORTana International Terminal con-tainer facility endeavor. Plaquemines Port is proud to announce its rebranding as the Louisiana Gateway Port. This strategic move reflects the Ports commitmentThe Ports America teamto growing as a premier maritime hub and a gateway for global trade.alsonoted$70millioninIn the next five years, the Louisiana Gateway Port is projected to become the fifth largest U.S. port by tonnage. Located at the closest pointWestEndcargocomplexon the Mississippi River from the Gulf of America, the Port boasts several key advantages:upgrades being made by theNo air draft issues and a river depth of 50+ feetPortofGalveston,Texas,Rail connectivity and ample available land in a highly rural areacommenting, Ports AmericaA privately funded, planned container terminal with APM, offering deep water access without height or navigational restrictionshas the equipment to supportThese features ensure that Louisiana will be a gateway for larger, more efficient vessels, enhancing the states role in global trade.such expansion, adding thatComprised of the first 81 miles of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Gateway Port allows businesses to benefit from barge, rail, andcompanyofficialsseelotshighway access across much of the United States.of growth opportunity in thisEXECUTIVEmarket,especiallyinnear- DIRECTORshoring from Mexico.Ports Americas 11 oper- As we embark on this exciting new chapter as the Louisiana Gateway Port, we are committed to transforming our region into a vitalations in the U.S. Gulf regiongateway for global trade. This rebranding reflects our unwavering dedication to enhancing Louisianas role in international commerceincludethoseinGulfport,and supporting economic growth for our community, said Executive Director Charles Tillotson. We look forward to continuing ourMississippi;Louisianaloca- legacy of excellence and innovation, ensuring that the Louisiana Gateway Port remains a cornerstone of global trade and a beacon oftionsinBatonRouge,Newopportunity for businesses and residents alike.Orleans and Port Allen; andCHARLES TILLOTSONTexasfacilitiesinBeau-mont,CorpusChristi,Free-port, Galveston, Houston, Port Arthur and Seabrook. All told, PortsAmericasU.S.opera- Closest Deep Water Billions Added in Strategic Markettions span more than 70 loca- Access to the Gulf Community Impact Positioningtions across more than 30 ports. 1700 Direct and Indirect jobs Proximity to the Gulf of America81 miles of 50 foot + water draft, noair draft limit51M in annual tonnage connecting Dallas, Memphis and St. LouisAccess to 33 states $35 M in revenuesMARAD Strategic Port Dual Use Futuristic(PROCEEDcontinuedUnion Pacific and Marine Highway 55 Low tax base, fair tariffs, pro- Deployment Platformfrom page 18) connections business governmentNG Pipelines Delivery of Requiredinfrastructureimprovements,Alternative Green Fuels to Ships addingtwomoredeepwater berths;acquisitionoftwoContact us 504-682-7920 [email protected] cranes; and development of a'