The Port of New Orleans have announced the formal incorporation of Louisiana International Terminal Holdings that will serve as the operating entity for the Louisiana International Terminal project in St. Bernard Parish.
The incorporation marks a significant milestone in the development of what is positioned as a next-generation container facility designed to strengthen Louisiana’s role as a premier gateway for international trade and reinforce US supply chain capacity on the Gulf Coast.
Port NOLA will be responsible for designing and constructing the facility to global standards, while Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC will manage terminal operations in close coordination with the port authority.
Beth Branch, President and CEO of Port NOLA, described the project as nationally significant in addition to its regional impact, citing its potential to expand US export capacity and secure Louisiana’s long-term competitiveness in global commerce.
An economic impact study released by Greater New Orleans Inc. quantifies the anticipated benefits for St. Bernard Parish and the surrounding region.
At full build-out, the terminal is projected to generate approximately US$ 33.3 million in new annual tax revenues, representing an increase of around 64 percent over the parish’s current total tax collections of approximately US$ 52 million.
The facility is also expected to support 4,339 additional jobs in the parish, increasing local employment by approximately 37% relative to the current base of 11,868 positions.
The scale of these projections positions the Louisiana International Terminal as one of the most consequential economic developments in St. Bernard Parish’s modern history, with long-term benefits expected to underpin essential public services and drive sustained regional growth.
