La. SmartPort gets funding

 The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $1.6M grant to Louisiana’s SmartPort initiative, which will be matched by $1.4M from the state and port partners. The $3M project is designed to enhance Louisiana’s Mississippi River ports with next-generation maritime technology. SmartPort is designed to streamline operations and improve safety through real-time data shared by port administrators, tenants, shippers, and warehouse, cargo and ground transportation providers. It also evaluates navigation, coastal issues and flood risks along the Mississippi River. The Port of New Orleans, Port of South Louisiana and Port of Greater Baton Rouge are lead partners with Louisiana Economic Development, and along side other ports and warehouses along the Lower Mississippi River. (Source: Work Boat 06/15/21) Commerce awards Louisiana $1.6 million for SmartPort initiative | WorkBoat