The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Beth Branch has been elected to serve a full two-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation's only new greenfield container port currently under development — a project positioned to redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, strengthen the U.S. supply chain, and accelerate American manufacturing and commerce.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Brad Guilmino as Vice President of Finance and Innovative Delivery. A Louisiana native with 25 years of financial and infrastructure experience, Guilmino will provide senior leadership for major capital-project development and support key financial management functions. His primary area of focus will include the successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT).

The New Orleans Harbor Police Department (HPD) has promoted Sgt. Roland Kindell Sr. to the rank of Lieutenant, recognizing his leadership, dedication to public safety, and more than 17 years of law enforcement service.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) today announced the expansion of Freedom Intermodal Tank Services' operations in New Orleans East with the opening of a new bulk liquid packaging facility that further strengthens Louisiana's position as a premier global trade and logistics hub.

New Orleans and Company is excited to share the success of Sail 250, the first stop in the national maritime celebration of America’s 250th birthday, which highlighted New Orleans as a world-class host of international events that create economic impact, elevate our global profile, and bring our community together. It also reinforced that the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans are foundational to the economy of the United States, the global supply chain and global connectivity, while our culture continues to shape American identity through music, cuisine, festivals, architecture, history and hospitality.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) are partnering with newly launched logistics company UTC Transoceanic to bring advanced artificial intelligence and digital rail technology to one of the country’s most important gateways for oversized cargo.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (Authority) and the Urban League of Louisiana announced the 6^th Annual Morial Award winners at a ceremony inside the Convention Center’s Great Hall on May 21. The Morial Awards recognize a small business and a corporation that have demonstrated innovative growth and economic impact, as well as exceptional contributions to creating opportunities for local communities and small businesses across Louisiana.

Sail 250 New Orleans officially begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27, as the first stop in the country for Sail 250, launching the national maritime celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a historic gathering of U.S. naval vessels, Coast Guard ships, international tall ships, public tours, fireworks, and cultural programming along the Mississippi Riverfront.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will celebrate its tenth annual Maritime Month from May 1–31, 2026, alongside National Maritime Day on May 22 marking a milestone year that coincides with the kickoff of SAIL 250, a nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), Ports America, and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), a global container terminal investor and operator part of the MSC Group, today announced the formal incorporation of Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC, a joint venture between the two private partners that is now active and will serve as the operating group for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today announced that Phase 1 of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor is moving forward through a cooperative partnership with the Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, backed by significant federal funding secured by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA).