Louisiana Gateway Port Releases Economic Impact Report
Louisiana Gateway Port Releases Economic Impact Report Belle Chasse, La, July 8, 2025 – The Louisiana Gateway Port (LGP), is pleased to release its report, “Economic Impacts of the Louisiana Gateway Port Tenants on the Regional and State Economies.” This comprehensive analysis highlights LGP’s significant contributions to economic output, job creation, and global trade connectivity. As […]
LOUISIANA GATEWAY PORT ANNOUNCES STRENGTHENED LEADERSHIP WITH NEW C-SUITE ADDITIONS
PRESS RELEASES Belle Chasse, LA – Louisiana Gateway Port is pleased to announce the expansion of its executive leadership team with the addition of two new C-suite positions. The new roles include Chief Administrative Officer Patrice Bell and Chief Financial Officer Shannon Glapion. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the Port’s leadership and improving […]
Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port for Growing Global Trade
PRESS RELEASES The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District, a leading Gulf Coast logistics center, is proud to announce its rebranding as the Louisiana Gateway Port. This strategic move reflects the Port’s commitment to growing as a premier maritime hub and a gateway for global trade. In the next five years, the Louisiana Gateway Port is […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT RECEIVES $7.4 MILLION RAISE GRANT FOR PETERS ROAD/WALKER ROAD BRIDGE ENGINEERING
PRESS RELEASES Plaquemines Port is proud to announce the receipt of a $7.4 million RAISE Grant from the Department of Transportation for the engineering of the Walker/Peters Road Vehicle Bridge, a highly anticipated infrastructure project. This project aims to enhance connectivity and traffic flow, providing substantial public benefits such as shortened travel time, alternative routes […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT AND NOLA TERMINAL ANNOUNCE EXPANSION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
PRESS RELEASES NOLA Terminal is pleased to announce the issuance of over $97,000,000 of municipal bonds through the Plaquemines Port. Morgan Stanley acted as lead manager along with Celadon Financial Group as co- manager. Plaquemines Port is pleased to again act as a conduit municipal bond issuer to permit NOLA Terminal to access the municipal […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT AND APM TERMINALS UNVEIL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A MAJOR CONTAINER TERMINAL
PRESS RELEASES Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (Plaquemines Port) proudly announces the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals (APMT) to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. APMT is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT VOWS TO REBUILD THE POINTE A LA HACHE FERRY RAMPS
PRESS RELEASES For Immediate Release Contact:Angelina C. Vicknair, Director of Communications, Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal Districtavicknair@pphtd.com PLAQUEMINES PORT VOWS TO REBUILD THE POINTE A LA HACHE FERRY RAMPS Belle Chasse, LA – The Port of Plaquemines is pleased to announce its unwavering commitment torebuilding the previously condemned Pointe a la Hache ferry ramps. After […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES D. TILLOTSON
PRESS RELEASES With decades of maritime industry experience, Charles Tillotson joins the Port of Plaquemines team as Executive Director, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Tillotson has leadership experience in Port business development and operations. His expertise includes handling vessels carrying liquid bulk, dry bulk, containers, breakbulk, military explosives and hazardous materials, and RoRo in over […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF LOI TO DEVELOP CONTAINER TERMINAL IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH
PRESS RELEASES The signing of the LOI kicks off a 6-month “Due Diligence” period during which the parties will conduct multiple studies prior to making a final investment decision. The proposed, environmentally friendly container terminal will be powered by a combination of LNG and electricity. It will encompass up to 1,000 acres and 8,200 feet […]
PLAQUEMINES PORT AND NOLA TERMINAL ANNOUNCE EXPANSION
PRESS RELEASES Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District is continuing its goal of establishing relationships with sister Ports along the Mississippi River recently executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jefferson County Port Authority, located just south of St. Louis, MO. A contingent from Jefferson County Port, including Chairman Derrick Good and Executive Director […]