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The Port Record is your resource for timely Port NOLA news and important announcements. To get the bi-monthly e-newsletter delivered to your email inbox, email Kimberly Curth at kimberly.curth@portnola.com.
![PORT NOLA 2020 CONTAINER SERVICE GUIDE Page 01](/assets/img/PORT-NOLA-2020-CONTAINER-SERVICE-GUIDE_Page_01.jpg)
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) recently launched a container service guide to showcase the direct container services and connections the diverse deepwater cargo port offers from its terminals.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $9.5 million in grants to eight marine highways projects across the Nation under the America’s Marine Highway Program. Port NOLA’s sponsored container-on-barge project with SEACOR AMH LLC was one of the grants awarded.
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Port NOLA Business Continuity Through COVID-19
May 11, 2020
Port NOLA and NOPB freight operations continue to operate normally. Our teams, and the entire maritime community, remain tremendously dedicated and diligent so commerce and supplies keep moving — while also taking precautionary steps to keep our workforce and community safe. Port NOLA and our terminal operators continue to follow recommended protocol at the terminals, including additional safety measures for essential crews, such as temperature screening, increased sanitation of equipment, the use of disinfectants at the docks and railroads, supplying masks to workers, and following recommended social distancing practices.
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Port NOLA Shipping Spotlight: Beads By the Dozen
February 4, 2020
Beads By the Dozen brings Mardi Gras to life for Louisiana, and Port NOLA is thrilled to serve as their global connector to bring Carnival to the masses.
![Portnola Project Cargo Barge 8 2017 Dsc 3603](/assets/img/PortNOLA_Project_Cargo_Barge_8-2017_DSC_3603.jpg)
Journal of Commerce Looks Forward to April Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference in New Orleans
January 31, 2020
The Journal of Commerce (JOC) is thrilled to be back in New Orleans with a breakbulk and project cargo conference. We've been covering breakbulk cargo shipping since the JOC was founded by Samuel F.B. Morse as a New York City newspaper in 1827. Since those days, container shipping has changed and simplified how much of the world's general cargo travels, but breakbulk and project cargo still require special handling, equipment and a unique knowledge base.
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Port of New Orleans and Industry Partners Join for Maritime Career Event
November 25, 2019
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) held its first Maritime Career Info Session on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Algiers Regional Library where more than 30 community members attended to learn about local maritime careers. The audience heard from Port staff, tenants and maritime industry representatives about regional job roles that are critical to the maritime industry.
![NOPB Fall Clean Up 2019 IMG 4748](/assets/img/NOPB-Fall-Clean-Up-2019_IMG_4748.jpg)
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is continuing to focus on community relations as part of its Urban Rail Initiative. NOPB’s commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and helping those in need are cornerstones in its community outreach program.
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The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) held its annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week (TDAW) Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 to celebrate professional truck drivers who service Port NOLA for their many contributions to the maritime industry.
![NOPB NS Safety Event for Port Record web](/assets/img/NOPB_NS_Safety-Event-for-Port-Record_web.jpg)
Norfolk Southern Railroad’s Safety Train is Coming to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
September 27, 2019
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is partnering with one of its connecting Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern (NS), to bring NS’s Operation and Awareness Response (OAR) Safety Train to the New Orleans Gateway.
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Port NOLA Welcomes Second Direct-Asia Service
September 27, 2019
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) welcomed the MSC Vanessa Sept. 23, marking the first call of its second direct-Asia container service.
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Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Boards Elect Tara C. Hernandez Chair, Gov. Edwards Appoints Joseph F. Toomy to the Board
September 27, 2019
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) selected new officers with the election of Tara C. Hernandez as Chair, Darryl D. Berger as Vice Chairman and William H. Langenstein, III, as Secretary-Treasurer during the Sept. 26 monthly Board meeting. Previously, at the Aug. 22 meeting, Joseph F. Toomy was sworn in after being appointed to the Board of Commissioners by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
![Port Nola 2019 Maritime Month Logo Crop](/assets/img/PORT-NOLA-2019-MARITIME-MONTH-LOGO_crop.jpg)
Watch how Port NOLA Kicked off Maritime Day on WWL-TV, Featuring Avondale Marine's Future, New Cranes, and More
June 6, 2019
Watch video links to WWL-TVs live broadcast from Port NOLA on Maritime Day, May 22, 2019.