Partnerships

Collaboration is the Key

The Port of New Orleans works closely with economic development partners and maritime industry organizations that support industry growth, as well as educators who help ensure local residents are workforce ready.

Economic Development

• French American Chamber of Commerce — Gulf Coast
• Greater New Orleans, Inc.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
• Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce
• Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission
• Louisiana Economic Development
• New Orleans Business Alliance
• New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
• New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
• St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Foundation
• St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce
• World Trade Center of New Orleans

Industry

• I-49 South Coalition
• American Association of Port Authorities
• American Institute for International Steel
• Big River Coalition
• Gulf Ports Association of the Americas
• Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc.
• Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation Association
• International Freight Forwarders & Custom Brokers Association of New Orleans (IFFCBNO)
• Mississippi Valley Trade and Transportation Council
• National Waterways Conference
• Port Association of Louisiana
• Propeller Club of New Orleans
• Traffic and Transportation Club of Greater New Orleans
• Waterways Council Inc

Education

• Tulane University School of Professional Advancement
• University of New Orleans Transportation Institute
• Dillard University
• Delgado Community College
• Nunez Community College
• Xavier University of Louisiana
• Southwestern University
• Louisiana Children’s Museum
• YouthForce NOLA
  
• NOLA Family Magazine
• Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans