YouthForce NOLA Intern, Immanuel, met with members of #PortNOLA's Electrician team to learn more about the important role they plan within the gateway. Immanuel has expressed interest in a career pathway in the electrical industry and had the ability to gain insight as well as advice on important industry certifications and learning goals. #YourWorkingRiver #MaritimeCareers #MaritimeInternship #Electricians #SummerInternship
Port of New Orleans
Government Administration
New Orleans, Louisiana 17,511 followers
Multimodal Gateway and in-demand cruise Port delivering seamless logistics solutions between river, rail and road.
About us
Port NOLA’s unique geographical location, inland connections and diverse capabilities set us apart. We are a deep-draft port located on the Mississippi River via the Gulf of Mexico with access to 30-plus major hubs such as Memphis, Chicago and Canada via 14,500 miles of waterways, 6 Class I railroads and interstate highways. And our network of ocean carriers and barge and truck lines is always growing. The Port NOLA Gateway offers integrated and seamless logistics solutions between river, rail and road. FACILITIES: The Port’s facilities include 20 million square feet of cargo handling area and more than 3.1 million square feet of covered storage area and 1.7 million square feet of cruise and parking facilities. Port NOLA’s container facilities are located at its upriver terminals at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal Complex, while breakbulk facilities are located upriver, downriver and on the Inner Harbor. The Port’s cruise terminals are located downriver at Julia and Erato Street. STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT: Maritime activity within the Port of New Orleans is responsible for 21,700 jobs, $4.3 billion of output and $76.8 million in state taxes. FEDERAL ECONOMIC IMPACT: An estimated 119,510 jobs in the U.S. are dependent on the cargo that is handled by the Port of New Orleans. Those jobs account for $29.8 billion of economic output. In addition the Port’s cargo and activity, generates $1.9 billion in annual federal tax revenue. Social Media Policy: https://portnola.com/assets/pdf/Social-Media-Comments-Policy.pdf
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http://www.portnola.com
External link for Port of New Orleans
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1896
- Specialties
- Steel, Rubber, Coffee, Chemicals, Metals, Forest & Agriculture Products, Cruises, Industrial Real Estate, Containers, Breakbulk, Heavy Lift, Environmental Sustainability , Intermodal, Multimodal, Industrial Real Estate, Logistics Solutions, Rail, Transportation, Cargo, Shipping, Mississippi River, and Gulf of Mexico
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1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, US
Employees at Port of New Orleans
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Emily Federer
Sustainability Manager, Port of New Orleans
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Jean-Paul Escudier
Executive Counsel at Port of New Orleans
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Brady Skaggs, Jr. PhD
Environmental Manager at Port of New Orleans
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Ronald Wendel
Ronald Wendel, Jr. CPA, CGMA, is Acting President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Acting CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt…
Updates
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#PortNOLA is hiring an IT Specialist 1 or 2! We are looking for an experienced professional to serve as a technical lead for technical support activities at the Port of New Orleans. For more information and to apply, visit https://ow.ly/pZ2N50SJzkH. #YourWorkingRiver #MaritimeCareers #ITCareers
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Another efficient and seamless breakbulk operation captured with this drone video. This fiscal year, #PortNOLA is moving new lumber imports like this from Europe, reaching about 65,000 tons in total. As you can see, our gateway plays a vital role in the global supply chain. Thanks to our partners Ports America and Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG for a job well done! #YourWorkingRiver #Breakbulk #GlobalSupplyChain
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#PortNOLA is proud to host two interns from the YouthForce NOLA Summer Internship program. Victoria and Immanuel are joining #PortNOLA for a 5-week program where they will work to gain insights on our operations and the diverse career pathways within the maritime industry. Victoria and Immanuel met with #PortNOLA's Acting CEO and President, Ronald Wendel Jr., to discuss his role at the port and our mission to drive economic prosperity by maximizing the flow of international trade and commerce.
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Today students from University of New Orleans Upward Bound program met with team members from #PortNOLA, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), and Port NOLA Harbor Police Department to learn more about our operations, careers in the maritime industry, and our mission to drive economic prosperity by maximizing the flow of international trade and commerce. #YourWorkingRiver #RailRiverRoad #LIT #CommunityEngagement #HonorPrideDedication
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Ronald Wendel, Acting President and CEO of #PortNOLA and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) delivered a keynote address at the Chicago Rail and Maritime Summit highlighting recent new investment wins and partnerships and gave an update on the Louisiana International Terminal. #PortNOLA and NOPB’s future looks brighter than ever! #YourWorkingRiver #RailRiverRoad #Maritime #Rail #LIT
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Exciting meeting at Heniff Transportation Systems's headquarters in Oak Brook, IL! #PortNola and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) had a productive discussion on growth and Heniff’s new investment in Nola. #Heniff, a valued partner of Port Nola, excels in providing liquid bulk transportation solutions. #Partnership #GrowthOpportunities #TransportationSolutions #YourWorkingRiver #RailRiverRoad #RailNOLA
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Save the Dates! The International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans and the Port of New Orleans invites you to attend the Louisiana International Trade Symposium and State of the Port this fall. Click the link for more information and to register: https://ow.ly/rfQB50SuMLW #YourWorkingRiver #StateofthePort #LouisianaInternationalTradeSummit
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This morning, #PortNOLA hosted Walt Disney Imagineering for a briefing and tour. The team discussed our operations – cargo, cruise, industrial real estate, and rail – as well as future plans for continuing to create jobs and drive the economy. #YourWorkingRiver #CruiseNOLA #PortNOLA
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