The Port of New Orleans has announced the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.
In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal, a transformative infrastructure project for the state and region.
With more than four decades of global experience in shipping, logistics, and port management, Jensen brings an extensive track record of operational excellence, strategic leadership, and international expertise.
Beth Branch, Port NOLA President & CEO and New Orleans Public Belt CEO, stated that Morten’s deep experience in both operations and international business development makes him exceptionally qualified to help guide Port NOLA through this critical chapter in their history.
Jensen has held senior executive roles globally, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of MEDLOG USA and CEO of MSC’s Mexico & Central America region.
He also held Managing Director positions with MSC in Sweden and Paraguay, as well as with Maersk in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Norden in Denmark and Managing Director for APM Terminals Southern Africa.
Most recently, Jensen served as Terminal Investment Director at Terminal Investment in Geneva, where he oversaw major global terminal investments and drove strategic business development.
TiL is one of Port NOLA’s operating and financial partners in the Louisiana International Terminal. Jensen’s direct knowledge of the project and the partnership will bring unique value to its successful realization.
Jensen stated the Louisiana International Terminal will be a catalyst for expanding Louisiana’s leadership in international commerce.
