Maritime Businesses Say Mississippi River Clogging With Silt
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wwno/local-wwno-999534.mp3 A new study released at the Port of New Orleans says sediment in the Mississippi River is building up at rates that could...
View ArticlePort of New Orleans Unveils Two New Cranes
The Port of New Orleans is marking the addition of two new massive cranes to handle container cargo. Governor Bobby Jindal stopped by to underline the state commitment to business investment.
View Article$9.2M in FEMA Grants for Katrina Recovery
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing another $9.2 million to help southeast Louisiana recover from Hurricane Katrina. St. Bernard Parish is getting back $1.4 million spent to demolish...
View ArticleReport: Southeast, Gulf Need Deeper Port Harbors
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) A federal agency says Gulf and Southeast U.S. ports will need big help getting ready to trade with supersized cargo ships expected to arrive through an expanded Panama Canal. The...
View ArticleNew Orleans Port Unaffected So Far By Lower Mississippi River Levels
Low water levels in the upper Mississippi River have not affected operations so far at the Port of New Orleans. Port officials say no traffic restrictions are expected.
View ArticleLaGrange to receive port award
Port of New Orleans President Gary LaGrange has been selected to receive the C. Alvin Bertel Award. The presentation by the World Trade Center of New Orleans will take place during a luncheon Sept. 26...
View ArticlePort of New Orleans back on schedule
Port of New Orleans officials say all terminals are operating on normal schedules as the port gets back to customary routines after Hurricane Isaac. Since the Mississippi River fully reopened on Sept....
View ArticleAll bridges operating at Port of New Orleans
Authorities of the Port of New Orleans say all bridges operated in the harbor have returned to service following Hurricane Isaac. Some phone communication problems were reported at the Florida Avenue...
View ArticleGerman shipping company adds Port of New Orleans to Latin American service
A German shipping company has added the Port of New Orleans to a weekly service connecting the city with several Latin American countries. The port said Thursday that Hamburg Sud will provide the...
View ArticlePort On Target For 1 Million Cruise Passengers This Year
The Port of New Orleans and Carnival Cruise Lines hosted a reception for the refurbished Conquest ship now on its first voyage since a major renovation. Port officials are also celebrating substantial...
View ArticlePort of New Orleans Expects Normal Operations During High Water Levels
Communities to the north are dealing with flooding from the swollen Mississippi River. But the Port of New Orleans is not expecting any interruption of shipping traffic.
View ArticleRiver Interests Want Deeper Dredging To Accommodate More Vessels
A new economic study released at the Port of New Orleans argues the benefit of deepening the Mississippi River. The numbers come as ports around the country get ready for more business from a major...
View ArticlePort Of New Orleans, Carnival Cruise Ships Preparing For Tropical Storm Karen
The Port of New Orleans says workers are preparing for Tropical Storm Karen, but cargo operations are continuing uninterrupted, despite the closure of Southwest Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi...
View ArticlePresident Obama Visiting Port Of New Orleans
President Obama is heading to New Orleans this morning. He selected the port of New Orleans as the backdrop for a speech on the importance of exports. And others are hoping for moment to discuss other...
View ArticlePort President Predicts Strong Business Outlook
A week after telling President Obama what the Port of New Orleans needs to succeed, Port President Gary LaGrange told maritime interests that its future is bright. The port is zeroing in on the White...
View ArticleFederal Office Of Management And Budget Director Tours Port of New Orleans
Shaun Donovan became familiar with New Orleans as secretary of Housing and Urban Development for the past five years. Now, he’s looking at the city as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
View ArticlePort Of New Orleans Completes Move Of 718-Ton Tower
The Port of New Orleans has completed one of the heaviest cargo lifts in its history. It moved a 718-ton tower from a ship to a barge. The absorption tower is bound for a major plant expansion in...
View ArticleNew Orleans Port Expects To Escape Flood Damage
With all that floodwater heading south, some may be concerned about the Port of New Orleans. Officials there are not worried.
View ArticleNew Orleans Port President Says Business Is Good
The Port of New Orleans is preparing for another record year for cruise passengers and cargo. It’s now pushing more international service as well as local partnerships.
View ArticlePort of New Orleans Credits Diversification For Covering Imports Drop From...
Trump Administration tariffs on things like steel and aluminum have been hard on ports across the country. But officials at the Port of New Orleans say diversification has kept it in strong financial...
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