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Synergy is the theme of the year for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Through a partnership with the Port of New Orleans and a pioneering container-on-barge service initiated in 2016, the Port has not only demonstrated the tangible benefits of inter-port cooperation, but also charted a course for the future of the state’s maritime industry. This partnership, amid growing calls for enhanced collaboration among Louisiana’s ports, underscores the significant advantages of strategic alliances in driving economic growth, economic efficiencies, and competitiveness on a global stage.
AT A GLANCE
Top executives: Jay Hardman, P.E., Executive Director
Phone: 225.342.1660
Address: 2425 Ernest Wilson Dr., Port Allen, LA 70767
Website: portgbr.com
The container-on-barge service, which has rebounded from low water levels on the Mississippi River since 2022, has been a beacon of operational success. Facilitating the seamless movement of containerized cargo between the two ports, this initiative has leveraged the river’s strategic advantages, enhancing export capabilities and streamlining supply chains. The success of this endeavor is underscored by the expansion of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge’s container storage yard, now capable of accommodating nearly 1,800 containers—a testament to the growing demand of this service.
