Globalplex Construction - second dock access bridge
We Work the Waterways
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In early November, PortSL hosted We Work the Waterways, a workforce development initiative that aims to educate River Region students about the opportunities in the maritime industry. Volunteers include personnel from private maritime firms, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and PortSL.[/caption]
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CEO Paul Matthews greeting students.[/caption]
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Associated Terminals/Turn Services showing students the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).[/caption]
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Providing information for those interested in joining the U.S. Coast Guard.[/caption]
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Paul Matthews at Tulane's Future of Energy Forum, discussing integrating port, terminal, and offshore innovation for a resilient future.[/caption]
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PortSL's Ted Knight and Amber Becnel helping man the LED booth, awaiting to speak to attendees of the 2024 International Work Boat Show in New Orleans.[/caption]
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United States Merchant Marine (USMM) students James Gleason (L) and Cole Biamonte interned at PortSL during the summer.[/caption]
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The Columbia-Snake River group, guided by the Upper Mississippi Waterways Association, visited PortSL in late June to discuss port-related issues like navigation, energy, and agricultural inputs.[/caption]
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Life for Tyres CEO Tilen Milicevic and PortSL CEO Paul Matthews signing L4T's lease agreement in July[/caption]
Governor Landry's Policy Team
Fete-dieu du Mississippi
WTCNO Delegation from Denmark
IRPT Conference Memphis
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The We Work the Waterways panel at the IRPT Conference in September 2024.[/caption]
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PortSL's Ted Knight and Alex Hernandez with IRPT Executive Director Aimee Andres (center). IRPT Conference, September 2024[/caption]
LA Chamber of Commerce Foundation
APS Fly In
It was great to meet some of you for the first time at Port of South Louisiana’s fly-in held on October 19th and look forward to visiting with everyone as we look to collaborate on many more events in the future. Stay tuned for more!
USDA Rural Development
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PortSL Commissioner Robbie Leblanc with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy at the Washington D.C. Chamber breakfast[/caption]
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AAPA Corn Belt Panel[/caption]
St. John Council Meeting
