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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)

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.…

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%…

People News: Port NOLA, Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Jones DesLauriers appoints Kyle Johnson as Partner &…

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…
(Port NOLA Photograph)

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…
“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…
(Image Courtesy of BNSF)

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…
“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…
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.)…

EPA Awards Port NOLA $1MM Grant to Support LIT Sustainability Management Plan

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on Jan. 13 announced that it has been awarded $1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT)…
“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…
“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…
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and Heniff Transportation Systems on Oct. 17 celebrated the new $3 million transloading industrial park in New Orleans East with a ribbon cutting. (NOPB/Port NOLA Photograph)

NOPB Launches $3MM Transloading Industrial Park

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) on Oct. 17 reported that Heniff Transportation Systems LLC will manage rail transloading services at the newly opened New Orleans Transloading Industrial Park. The Park…
(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…

People News: Port NOLA, IANA, GoTriangle

Michael Thomas is appointed as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Also, Anne Reinke is selected as the Intermodal Association of North…

TCI Tank Logistics to Add New Port NOLA Rail Line

TCI Tank Logistics on Sept. 10 announced that it will invest $2 million to "expand its intermodal footprint and ease supply chains" by adding 1,200 linear feet of new rail…

Two NOLB Infrastructure Projects Near Completion

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) on Aug. 5 announced significant progress on two infrastructure enhancement projects—the Transloading Industrial Park and the Claiborne Yard expansion.
(Port NOLA Photograph)

Louisiana Commits $230.5MM to Port NOLA Infrastructure Projects

A commitment of $230.5 million was made to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, and St. Claude Bridge projects…
“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…
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