Supply Chain Report — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has officially formed a joint venture with Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) to operate the forthcoming Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The new entity, named Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC, marks a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation container facility planned for St. Bernard Parish.
Under the agreement, the joint venture will manage all terminal operations, while Port NOLA will continue to be responsible for the design and construction of the facility. The LIT project is designed to handle the largest container vessels that call on the U.S. Gulf, significantly boosting regional cargo capacity and improving supply chain resilience.
“We are at a defining moment for the future of Louisiana’s role in international commerce,” said Beth Branch, President and CEO of Port NOLA. She described the terminal as a “nationally significant investment that will strengthen U.S. supply chains, expand export capacity, and ensure Louisiana remains competitive in the global economy for generations to come.” The new terminal will be located downriver from the Crescent City Connection bridge, removing air draft restrictions that limit the size of vessels calling at New Orleans’ existing container facilities.
The terminal’s design also incorporates plans for an intermodal rail yard, which will be served by the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad and provide connections to all six Class I railroads.
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