Port of New Orleans awards contract for new container facility’s programme management

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans has awarded a contract for programme management and control services to HDR Engineering, as part of the due diligence and permitting process for the new Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) container facility.

Progress on the container terminal project to date includes land acquisition in December 2020, initiation of the permitting process in June 2021, an award to AECOM for preliminary design and permitting support in July 2021, and ongoing engagement with industry and community stakeholders.

The next steps will include consideration and evaluation of a potential terminal operator and financial partners.