Port of New Orleans partners with Ports America and MSC to develop the Louisiana International Terminal, enhancing US supply chains and trade capacity.
The Port of New Orleans has formed a joint venture with Ports America and MSC's Terminal Investment Limited to operate the planned Louisiana International Terminal, reports the UK's Seatrade Maritime News.
The new entity, Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC, will oversee operations while Port NOLA retains responsibility for design and construction. The project is advancing in St Bernard Parish as a next-generation container terminal.
Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch stated that the terminal represents a nationally significant investment that will strengthen US supply chains, expand export capacity, and ensure Louisiana's competitiveness in global trade.
The facility is designed for an annual capacity of two million TEU, with initial throughput expected to be between 180,000 and 280,000 containers in its first year. Capacity is projected to grow steadily over the next 25 years.
When fully developed, the terminal will span 162 hectares and accommodate the largest ships serving the US Gulf Coast. It will feature integrated road, rail, and barge connections across the central US.
