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People News: BNSF, Port NOLA, OCTA, Cummins, ASLRRA

BNSF announces five executive-level changes. Also, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) hires a Vice President of External Affairs/Chief of Staff; Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) appoints an Executive Director of Planning, plus a Director of Transportation Planning and Analysis; Cummins Inc. names a Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary; and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) welcomes a new Manager of IT Systems and Database Management.

“Congratulations to New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) and Gulf Gateway Terminal LLC on expanding storage capabilities within the gateway. This expansion will allow us to better serve customers and move more freight through the U.S. and into Canada as well as Mexico,” NOPB owner Port of New Orleans said in a Feb. 17 LinkedIn post. (NOPB Photograph)

Gulf Gateway Terminal Expands at Port NOLA

Gulf Gateway Terminal is doubling its liquid bulk storage capacity at the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) following the addition of a new storage tank, according to New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), which connects the facility to all six Class I’s (BNSF, CN, CSX, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific).

“Today, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans appointed global maritime expert Beth Ann Branch President & Chief Executive Officer of #PortNOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), effective Dec. 1, 2024,” Port NOLA reported via LinkedIn on Oct. 24. “Branch is a globally recognized commercial strategist with more than 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry.” (Photograph Courtesy of Port NOLA)

People News: Port NOLA/NOPB, NYPD Transit Bureau

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) taps Beth Ann Branch as President and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Also, Joseph Gulotta joins the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as Chief of Transit.

(Port NOLA Photograph)

For Port NOLA, a $1MM FEMA Security Grant

The Port of New Orleans, La., (Port NOLA) will use a $1,040,583 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to make physical and technology upgrades that will improve the Harbor Police Department’s surveillance

“This record growth [in fiscal year 2024’s third quarter] is a direct result of our innovative logistic solutions during supply chain disruptions as shippers focus on diversifying their trade lanes,” Port NOLA President and CEO and New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) CEO Brandy D. Christian said during a May 2 announcement (Port NOLA Photograph)

For Port NOLA, ‘Record’ Container Growth

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on May 2 reported moving a total of 133,845 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) during fiscal year 2024’s third quarter, representing a 19% increase year-over-year and a

Watson Bryant—who earned a Railway Age “20 Under 40” award in 2021—brings both railroad operations and commercial experience to her new leadership role at NOPB.

Watson Bryant to Lead NOPB

Tomeka Watson Bryant on June 1 will be elevated to General Manager of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA).

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