The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans last week approved a demolition contract to begin a project aimed at improving efficiencies and adding container storage space to the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.
The overall project, estimated to cost $11.8 million, will add four acres to the terminal's marshalling yard - including space for container storage and allow improved efficiencies throughout the terminal.
"This project is part of the Port's ongoing effort to expand and improve container capacity," said Gary LaGrange, the Port's President and CEO. "Coupled with the upcoming delivery of two new container gantry cranes, this project will greatly improve the Port's position to handle increased business at our state-of-the-art terminal."
The second phase of the project, which will be constructing the high-density concrete yard, is expected to begin in November.