THE port of New Orleans issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for programme management and programme controls services for the development of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), capable of handling two million TEU, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
'This RFP represents tangible progress toward maintaining our gateway's continued competitive advantage and building on Port NOLA's 50-year history as Louisiana's only international container port,' said Port of New Orleans CEO Brandy D. Christian.
'A second terminal ensures we will be able to meet current and future container volume demand and continue to serve Louisiana as an economic driver, creating new jobs and unmatched opportunities for private sector businesses,' said Mr Christian.
The terminal will have access to the port's existing connectivity between the river, rail, and road via six Class I railways, interstate highways, and the port's container-on-barge operations.
Responses to the services RFP are due on July 13, 2021. A contract for assistance with design and permit services is expected to be awarded at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting.
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'This RFP represents tangible progress toward maintaining our gateway's continued competitive advantage and building on Port NOLA's 50-year history as Louisiana's only international container port,' said Port of New Orleans CEO Brandy D. Christian.
'A second terminal ensures we will be able to meet current and future container volume demand and continue to serve Louisiana as an economic driver, creating new jobs and unmatched opportunities for private sector businesses,' said Mr Christian.
The terminal will have access to the port's existing connectivity between the river, rail, and road via six Class I railways, interstate highways, and the port's container-on-barge operations.
Responses to the services RFP are due on July 13, 2021. A contract for assistance with design and permit services is expected to be awarded at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting.
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