Train freight logistics in New Orleans, Louisiana

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is a Class III switching railroad located at 4822 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The institution's primary mission is to serve the Port of New Orleans and local industries, providing efficient transportation services for freight between rail and truck. The NOPB recently awarded a contract for the construction of a new Transloading Industrial Park in New Orleans East, aiming to improve the movement of goods into America's heartland. The institution is closely aligned with the Port of New Orleans, with shared Board members and officers. The NOPB has also joined SEBconnect, an online resource for small and emerging businesses to access contracting and purchasing opportunities. The President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans and NOPB recently delivered the 2023 State of the Port address, highlighting successes in cargo, rail, industrial real estate, and cruise industries, as well as significant progress in the development of the Louisiana International Terminal.