Christian Departing Port NOLA, NOPB (Updated)
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) CEO Brandy D. Christian will step down June 17, 2024 to pursue an opportunity in the
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![“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)](https://www.old.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/portnola-315x168.png)
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
People News: Keolis, Port NOLA, WSP, Duos
Keolis North America (Keolis) appoints Jannet Walker-Ford as Board Chair. Also, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) elevates Amanda Coates to Chief Commercial Officer; WSP Global, Inc. promotes Joseph Sczurko and Christopher Peters to President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, in the United States; and Duos taps Adrian Goldfarb as Chief Financial Officer.
Port NOLA, The Kearney Companies Agree on 10-Year Consolidated Lease
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on April 9 reported a new 10-year lease arrangement with site development firm The Kearney Companies, Inc., which it called a “milestone” in the longstanding relationship
Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, Port of Oakland
The Port of New Orleans’ (Port NOLA) container-on-barge service sets a new record. Also, Port of Oakland’s January container volume continues to rise.
NOPB Advances Transloading Industrial Park Project
Construction will commence in April on New Orleans Public Belt Railroad’s (NOPB) Transloading Industrial Park, according to the Class III, which has awarded a $2.21 million contract to Cycle Construction Company LLC for the work.
Small-Road Briefs: NOPB/Port NOLA, SMART
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) and the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) join New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s online portal and app that connects small and emerging businesses with available contracting and purchasing opportunities. Also, SMART Freight in California mulls a return to storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank cars.
Port NOLA LIT Up with $226MM INFRA Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $226.2 million INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grant to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) to assist the first construction phase of the
Port NOLA Awarded $73.77MM U.S. DOT Grant for Terminal
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will receive $73.77 million from the federal government to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project, which will provide an efficient gateway for the movement of cargo on
NOPB Wraps Up France Road Rail-Yard Expansion
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) has enlarged the France Road Rail Yard, boosting its capacity to switch, interchange and store railcars. The Class III can now accommodate an additional 220 storage