Port NOLA terminal joins sustainability framework
The Port of New Orleans has become the first U.S. container terminal project and the first Louisiana infrastructure project to register with the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework,...
U.S. losing construction jobs but port and energy growth helps to shield Louisiana
The U.S. construction industry shed another 7,000 jobs in August, marking the third consecutive month of employment declines, The Center Square reports.
Nationwide, both residential and nonresidential...
Billions in Louisiana port projects stalled due to a lack of state funding
Louisiana’s backlog of port projects is growing, with billions of dollars in infrastructure improvements waiting years for state funding, The Center Square writes.
Since 2019, applications have...
Port of South Louisiana executive director resigns
Paul Matthews has resigned as executive director of the Port of South Louisiana, effective last week, reports Workboat.com.
Deputy port director Brian Cox is currently...
Port NOLA to collaborate with Louisiana’s other Mississippi River ports
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) recently authorized Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA)...
GIS Engineering tapped for FEED & site development at Argent LNG site
Argent LNG has selected GIS Engineering as its “below-the-bolts” engineering partner, tasking the Louisiana-based firm with spearheading Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), site preparation and...
Study on Mississippi River’s future paused due to lack of funding
A major federal study on the future of the lower Mississippi River examining effects in Louisiana and six other states has been paused due...
Port of Greater Baton Rouge lands major carbon removal project with Microsoft
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has landed the world’s largest permanent carbon removal project to date.
AtmosClear BR LLC, a portfolio company of the global energy...
America’s ports have been working to clean up. Will that continue?
Many of the nation's ports have made advances in reducing emissions through state regulation, diesel pollution reduction efforts, international maritime requirements to cut emissions...
Dockworkers approve their new labor deal with a pay raise
Dockworkers last week voted in favor for their long-awaited labor deal, which delivers a 62% pay raise and promises peace at ports for the...
