Port of Greater Baton Rouge names three new directors
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has announced the appointment of three directors to strengthen its leadership team and support its continued growth and...
MARAD approves $1B Blue Marlin crude export port off Cameron Parish
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved a deep water port license application for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC, which plans a $1 billion...
T. Parker Host to invest $50M in Avondale Global Gateway expansion
T. Parker Host plans to spend $50 million to build a 200,000-sq.-ft. warehouse, activate a fifth deepwater dock and expand rail, road and laydown...
Port NOLA nearing capacity as 100,000 tons of copper expected through October
A surge of copper shipments to the U.S. ahead of potential import tariffs is straining major ports, with the Port of New Orleans reportedly...
Greg Johnson to replace Jay Hardman as Port of Greater Baton Rouge director
Longtime Port of Greater Baton Rouge Executive Director Jay Hardman has announced that he will retire near the end of this year, effective Dec....
Saronic tops out $300 million Louisiana shipyard expansion
Construction crews have placed the final structural beam on Saronic Technologies’ $300 million shipyard expansion in Franklin, reports Workboat.com. The project, led by a joint venture between...
Corps of Engineers clears Louisiana International Terminal for construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation’s...
Jones Act waiver extended 90 days despite maritime industry objections
Despite the urging of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, President Trump extended his Jones Act waiver for another 90 days...
Prologis makes $200 million bet on U.S. maritime & logistics revival
Prologis is betting big on a U.S. revival in the maritime and logistics markets through a recently created $200 million venture capital fund, The...
Louisiana funds $5.9 million in improvements at Port of Vinton to accelerate industrial growth
Louisiana Economic Development announced that it has finalized a $5.9 million FastSites investment to accelerate infrastructure improvements at the Port of Vinton site in...
