BELLE CHASSE, La. - Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District announced Jan. Jan. 11 the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish.
APMT is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global leader in logistics services. APMT currently operates four container terminals in the U.S.
The terminal holds the potential to enable new business west of the Mississippi River, allowing for new markets of import and export cargos while continuing to grow the various existing Louisiana markets.
It will be the port closest to the mouth of the Mississippi River and with the widest ship turning radius.
Plaquemines Port will lease the land to APM under a 30-year agreement with extension options. APMT estimates an initial investment in terminal infrastructure will be about $500M, which will be privately funded.
The initial phase will encompass 200 acres, on-dock rail, and a berth capable of handling the largest ships now traversing the expanded Panama Canal (14,000 TEU).
There will be options to expand the site up to 900 acres for terminal expansion and complementary logistics activities. (Plaquemines Port 01/11/24) Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals Unveil Strategic Partnership to Develop a Major Container Terminal - Plaquemines Port Harbor (portofplaquemines.com)
New communications director for NOLA's mayor
NEW ORLEANS - Mayor LaToya Cantrell has announced the appointment of Terry Davis as the new director of the Mayor’s Office of Communications. Davis will begin his tenure as the lead communications and public information officer for the City of New Orleans effective Jan. 15. (Biz New Orleans 01/15/24) Terry Davis Named Director of Mayor's Office of Communications - Biz New Orleans
Carpenter first woman to lead American Maritime Partnership
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced Jan. 15 the election of Jennifer Carpenter as AMP president. She becomes the first woman to lead AMP. Carpenter is president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators and will continue in her role at AWO.
Also, Sara Fuentes was elected VP and James “Jim” Weakley will serve the dual role of secretary and treasurer. Elected officers will hold their positions for a two-year term. (Work Boat 01/08/24) AWO's Carpenter elected American Maritime Partnership president | WorkBoat
Background: AMP is a large coalition assembled to represent the domestic maritime industry. AMP’s membership includes vessel owners and operators, shipboard and shoreside workers, shipbuilders and repair yards, equipment manufacturers and vendors, dredging and marine construction contractors, maritime trade associations and national security organizations.
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