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St. Claude Bridge Lane Restrictions

Through early December 2020, vehicular traffic on the St. Claude Ave. Bridge will be restricted to one lane in each direction for bridge repairs. The two outer lanes in each direction will remain open, while the two innermost lanes will be closed.

COVID-19: Port NOLA cargo & rail operations continue

The Port of New Orleans container, breakbulk and rail operations continue to operate as normal as we monitor the situation associated with COVID-19. U.S. cruise departures suspended.

Learn About Your Working River

Port NOLA invites students, educators, parents and other members of the community to learn more about the Port and the local maritime industry. Immerse yourself in our videos and more, and learn about maritime careers at the Port and beyond!

Global Maritime Ministries Names Harbor Police Chief Humanitarian of the Year

2020-09-21

Harbor Police Chief Robert S. Hecker will be honored during Global Maritime Ministries Global Fest virtual auction as the award recipient of the Rev. John P. Vandercook Service Award, which celebrates the Maritime Humanitarian of the Year.

Port NOLA Recognizes Employees For Zero Safety Incidents in Six Months

2020-09-21

The Port of New Orleans recently reached a notable safety milestone marking zero incidents reported for a six-month period — the Port’s lowest ever safety incident rate among its 250-plus employees.

Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet Begins

2020-09-11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officially kicked off the historic deepening of the Mississippi River Ship Channel to 50 feet tonight (September 11, 2020), as Weeks Marine’s cutterhead dredge CAPTAIN FRANK (photo attached) started dredging 5 miles above the Head of Passes.