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...
Julia Fisher-Cormier charts the Port of South Louisiana’s next chapter
Over the last five years or so, Julia Fisher-Cormier’s roles in local and state government have come in quick succession. She’s been in high...
Louisiana’s ports are breaking down barriers to move as one, but issues remain
Shifting market dynamics, unresolved systemic issues and funding backlogs have forced the state’s five lower Mississippi River ports to abandon old paradigms and instead...
LNG surge points to continued growth for Louisiana ports
Increased output from LNG facilities in Texas and Louisiana, including expanded capacity in Plaquemines Parish, points to continued growth for Louisiana's ports. U.S. liquefied...
Port NOLA partners form joint venture to manage LIT terminal
Port NOLA announced last week that its private partners have formally incorporated a joint venture to operate the planned Louisiana International Terminal in St....
