Rail a critical link as planners honor Port NOLA’s strategic vision

With rail as a central piece, the Port of New Orleans saw its development plans honored as it transforms the busiest U.S. Gulf maritime gateway.

KCS re-launches NOLA-Dallas intermodal

Kansas City Southern, confirming an earlier report in Railway Age, will re-start a Texas-New Orleans intermodal shuttle.

KCS adds NOLA port-Dallas intermodal shuttle

The Port of New Orleans is starting to ramp up intermodal rail service, beginning with a new Texas connection.

Plans for new NOLA intermodal hub

The Port of New Orleans has given its blessing, and more, for a plan to redevelop a defunct city shipyard into an intermodal terminal.

Port of New Orleans CEO Christian named to federal transportation advisory council

Port of New Orleans President and Chief Executive Brandy Christian has been appointed to the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC).

Port of New Orleans buys Public Belt Railroad

The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the railroad.

New Orleans Public Belt for sale

A private operator is being sought for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, which operates more than 100 miles of track connecting to six major railroads in the Crescent City.

CN expands MOU efforts to Port of New Orleans

Immediately following the signing of a similar agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority, CN on June 17, 2015 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Port of New Orleans “that will see the parties develop greater supply chain efficiencies aimed at drawing more container traffic over the port to North American markets.”