“The new terminal will create 17,000 new direct and indirect jobs and $800 million in new tax revenue for the state and $200 million for St. “One thing is certain - if our state is to remain in the container shipping business, attract and retain manufacturing and distribution businesses, we must build the $1.5 billion Louisiana International Terminal,” said Christian. Bernard Parish that will serve vessels of all size and create new jobs and business for the region and state. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.”Ĭhristian pointed to progress on a vital long-term investment in a second container terminal in St. “It is up to us to seize the opportunity these massive investments bring – we must deliver maritime facilities to match. “With flood protection and deeper draft, we welcome bigger ships, more cargo and resilient facilities for decades to come,” said Christian. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recent 50-foot deepening of the river. “As a state, we have a real opportunity here-not just to retain our access to goods and materials, but to reestablish Louisiana as an integral nexus within the global market.”Ĭhristian noted two historic, decades-long infrastructure projects that have paved the way for the future of maritime commerce in Louisiana: the federal levee system and the U.S. These last few years on the global stage have revealed the fundamental importance of the supply chain in getting food to grocery store shelves, packages delivered to our doorsteps, and manufactured products to markets,” said Christian. “We find ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating the future of our state’s economy. The project supports economic development across Louisiana, serving the State’s $1.6 billion poultry industry, including more than 300 commercial broiler producers throughout 11 parishes. In New Orleans East, the $42 million expansion of Port NOLA’s Jourdan Road Cold Storage Terminal nearly doubled the cold storage complex on the Inner Harbor, creating 50 new direct maritime and warehousing jobs. The expansion adds 4 new 100-foot-gauge container gantry cranes and creates additional container yard space for a 1 million TEU capacity. “We have the opportunity to be the next generation leader in global trade so let’s seize this moment of clarity brought by global events, and let’s deliver Louisiana’s future together.”Ĭhristian pointed to the 2022 Louisiana legislative session where Port NOLA secured $96.595 million in funding support for infrastructure projects across the region with the goal of meeting future growth and creating new jobs and opportunity for the region and state.Īlso on the infrastructure side, Port NOLA has finalized a three-year project and $140 million investment in the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. “The future is bright at Port NOLA as we continue to shine a light on our gateway’s diversity that has allowed us to pivot, providing supply chain solutions to customers old and new,” said Christian. Christian outlined key short- and long-term strategies to capitalize on current momentum and to create opportunities for the future of Louisiana. In the address titled, “Delivering Louisiana’s Future,” Christian attributed the successes to collaboration and partnerships, while emphasizing there is more work to be done. This was the first State of the Port gathering since 2019 before the pandemic. Christian, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO, and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) CEO, delivered the 2022 State of the Port address highlighting successes across the Port’s four lines of business (cargo, rail, real estate and cruise) and the completion of several vital maritime infrastructure projects.
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