Bryant to head New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission
Tomeka Watson Bryant was recently tapped by the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission (NOPB) as the organization’s general manager, reports Louisiana Weekly. The...
Brave New World: Growing for the inevitable energy transition in Louisiana
It represents a monumental shift in mindset. Owners in the industrial space are no longer digging in their heels in resistance to a changing global...
New Willow Glen Terminal accepts first product for renewable diesel client
Willow Glen Terminal LLC in St. Gabriel announced last week the receipt of its inaugural product shipment as part of an agreement to supply...
Mississippi River bridge options narrowed to three Iberville Parish sites
Officials last week presented three location options for a new Mississippi River bridge crossing in the Capital Region.
The three sites are all in Iberville Parish...
Good times are rolling at Louisiana’s ports, despite obstacles
The ports of Louisiana are letting the good times roll – and, even when it means overcoming obstacles, are advancing efforts to keep the...
Miracle Workers: Circumventing shortages, delays and inflation
It was unquestionably serendipitous. A few years back, Performance Contractors in Baton Rouge began an extensive self-assessment to gain better visibility into its procurement processes.
The...
Port NOLA commemorates National Maritime Month
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced last week that it is commemorating its sixth annual Maritime Month May 1-31 and National Maritime...
LMTA opposes I-10 bridge toll in Lake Charles
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is contesting a proposed toll over the aging Lake Charles bridge on Interstate 10, reports Transport Topics.
The Louisiana Department...
Port blueprints in Louisiana could be made confidential for ‘national security’
In the name of national security, the Louisiana Legislature plans to add another exemption to the Louisiana public records law, reports Louisiana Illuminator.
House Bill...
Louisiana proposes ‘overnight’ solution to trucker shortage
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a new tandem load permit, allowing certain trucks to haul two cargo containers at a...
