Air Freight News

Port NOLA welcomes Gulf Stream Marine as a terminal operator to Alabo Street Wharf

Oct 08, 2020

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Gulf Stream Marine (GSM) announced that GSM will begin operations at Alabo Street Wharf as a new Port NOLA tenant.

Steel coils being transferred ship to barge at Alabo Street Wharf.
Steel coils being transferred ship to barge at Alabo Street Wharf.

“Gulf Stream Marine is highly respected for their operational expertise with breakbulk, bulk and heavy-lift cargo, and they are a welcome addition to our tenant portfolio,” said Brandy D. Christian, President and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. “Our partnership with GSM reinforces and strengthens Port NOLA and the region’s position in the global supply chain.”

The Alabo Street Wharf totals over 16 acres and includes 1,700 linear feet of berthing space at a draft of 35 plus feet and a 125,310 square foot transit shed. The facility is connected to Class I rail and highway systems and conveniently serves markets in the southern states and the U.S. Midwest, serving shippers from around the world.

Once operational, GSM will have two terminals in Louisiana, including New Orleans and Lake Charles.

“Expanding GSM’s reach and bringing our specialized expertise to serve breakbulk and project cargo customers at the Port of New Orleans was the next step in our growth plan,” explained Michel Miron, Executive Vice-President, Operations. “We worked very closely with the leadership team at the Port to find the perfect fit for our service offering and we look forward to working together to grow this viable gateway.”

GSM joins Coastal Cargo, Empire Stevedoring and Ports America in offering breakbulk and heavy-lift cargo services at Port NOLA.

Port NOLA’s strategic location on the Mississippi River offers customers seamless supply chain solutions from river, rail and road. With GSM’s growing network of nine terminals in ports in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, the addition of the Alabo Street Terminal offers further options for customers, looking to access new markets.

Similar Stories

https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/South_Carolina_Ports.JPG
SC Ports: Container volumes steady as rail infrastructure expands
View Article
Department of Transportation announces $580 million in awards for Port Improvement Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced plans to invest nearly $580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and…

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Economie_Port_de_Montreal_copy.jpg
Strike updates on Canada’s West Coast and Port of Montreal
View Article
Ports awarded more than half a billion in MARAD PIDP Grants

The $580 million in grants awarded today range in size from more than $53 million for the Port of San Juan Puerto Rico to restore key wharves to $708,750 for…

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Port_of_Hamburg_Container_Handeling_Jan-Sept.png
Port of Hamburg: Sustained growth in hinterland transports
View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Port_of_Hueneme_1.jpg
Port of Hueneme and Port of Paita sign MoU to establish a sister port relationship
View Article