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Media Contacts

Jessica Ragusa
Communications Manager
Office: 504.528.3252
jessica.ragusa@portnola.com

Port NOLA President and CEO Highlights Record Volumes and Bold Vision for the Future in the 2019 State of the Port Address

2019-09-11

Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO, and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Corporation (NOPB) CEO, highlighted the successes of the agencies’ diverse business profile in 2019, and focused on the opportunities ahead at the annual State of the Port address today hosted by the International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans.

Gov. Edwards Appoints Joseph Toomy to Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

2019-08-22

Gov. John Bel Edwards reappointed Joseph F. Toomy to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. Toomy was sworn in during today’s monthly board meeting and will serve a five-year term succeeding Laney J. Chouest as one of two Jefferson Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board.

Royal Caribbean Announces Year-Round Cruises from Port of New Orleans

2019-07-16

Royal Caribbean International announced year-round cruises from the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) set to begin when Majesty of the Seasarrives to homeport in January 2020. Royal Caribbean, which previously offered seasonal cruises from New Orleans, is now offering weekly itineraries from January 2020 through April 2021.

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