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Phil Logan (left) and Michael Payne of TNW Corporation, and Kristi App of the Port of New Orleans. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: TNW Corporation, Port NOLA

Phil Logan, Michael Payne, and Levi Gracy join the leadership team of TNW Corporation, a privately held transportation logistics company operating three short lines and multiple transload facilities in Texas. Also, the Port of New Orleans, La., (Port NOLA) appoints Kristi App as Chief Commercial Officer.

Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, Port of Savannah, Port Everglades

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) highlights “growth, resilience, and significant impact” at the 2025 State of the Port Address. Also, Port of Savannah container volumes were up 4% through October; and Port Everglades’ 2024 Master/Vision Plan Update is approved by the Broward County Commission.

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People News: Cathcart Rail, Port NOLA

Cathcart Rail names Scott Driggers as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Also, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

LIT Project Officially Registered with Envision

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on Sept. 25 announced that the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project is officially registered with the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, “marking a historic first for both Louisiana and the U.S.”

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Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, GPA

Cargo volumes at the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) rose in first-half 2025, “driven by Latin American trade growth and improved reliability.” Also, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) earns a high ranking from S&P Global.

“Georgia Ports continues to grow U.S. East Coast market share and with the shifting trade patterns in Asia and India, that bodes well for our future,” GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch said on July 29. (GPA Photograph)

Intermodal Briefs: GPA, Port NOLA

Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah logs the second busiest year on record. Also, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will collaborate with other Louisiana ports on a regional marketing strategy.

(Image Courtesy of BNSF)
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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).

Pictured: Lineage’s Jourdan Road cold storage facility in New Orleans East. (Port NOLA Photograph)

Lineage Expands Services at Port NOLA

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Lineage, Inc., on Feb. 3 reported the addition of import services at the Jourdan Road cold storage facility in New Orleans (La.) East, which is served by New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB).