Port of Lake Charles cracks nation’s Top 10 for cargo
The Lake Charles Harbor District is now a Top 10 port in the U.S. for cargo, reports KPLC News.
“They rank ports based on overall...
Shell announces 2024 cohort for enterprise development program
Last week, Shell USA named the 25 entrepreneurs comprising the 2024 Louisiana cohort of its flagship enterprise development program, Shell LiveWIRE.
The global program, now...
Industrial property company warns of a slowing real estate market
Prologis, the world’s largest industrial property company, is warning of a slowdown in warehousing markets in the coming quarters as customers focus on tamping...
BP trims executive team as it becomes more integrated
BP is simplifying its organizational structure and trimming its executive leadership team to 10 as it seeks to reduce duplication and complexity in management...
Martco to invest $30 million in facility modernization
Martco LLC, parent company for timber sourcing and manufacturing company RoyOMartin, announced it will invest more than $30 million to install technologically advanced production...
New EPA rule targets more than 200 chemical plants including some in Louisiana
More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued...
H&E Equipment acquiring Montana-based rental business
Baton Rouge’s H&E Equipment Services Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Lewistown Rental, a Montana-based equipment rental business, and...
India-based pipe manufacturer to open first U.S. facility in Mansfield
Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes announced last week that it will spend $35 million to establish its first U.S. facility in Mansfield, reports KSLA...
Two toxic incidents in Louisiana are under federal investigation
Two separate incidents where Baton Rouge-area industrial facilities accidentally released toxic chemicals will be investigated by a federal agency, which could lead to safety...
Shintech plans further expansion at White Castle facility
Chemical producer Shintech plans further expansion of its facility in White Castle, according to filings with Louisiana Economic Development.
Shintech filed a $35.5 million project...
