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P O R T S TA F F

executive director

deputy director

c h i e f

Roy Quezaire

o p e r at i n g o f f i c e r

Vincent Caire

airport director

director of business development

executive counsel

director of finance

director of o p e r at i o n s

director of human resources

s p e c i a l

Dale Hymel, Jr.

Cindy Martin

director of a d m i n i s t r at i o n

Paul Aucoin

projects officer

Linda Prudhomme Melissa Folse Grant Faucheux Brian Cox Tamara Kennedy Joel T. Chaisson

Lee “Buddy” Amedee

director of trade development

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Phone: (985) 233-8545

P H O T O B Y: V I N C E N T C A I R E

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director ’ s log

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overview

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around the port

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what ’ s new

Your Guide to St. Charles Parish

FORMOSA Strikes $9.4 Billion Deal

Updates from the Executive Regional Airport

Port-backed Legislation in the Capitol

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port partners

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making history

Celebrating 25 years of Globalplex

Relationship between the Port and Coast Gaurd

industry feats

Big River Coalition: Keeping the Mississippi Mighty

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community connections

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editor art director

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n April 12, the Port of South Louisiana, in conjunction with Associated Terminals and AECOM, hosted a crawfish boil and celebration commemorating the 25th anniversary of operations of Globalplex Intermodal Terminal, the port’s transshipment center. Local officials, former Executive Directors and employees and past commissioners were among the attendees for the event, held at the Port’s Guesthouse. Associated Terminals Chairman David Fennelly and I addressed the attendees at the celebration; it was an honor to recognize the transformation of Globalplex from a site filled with abandoned, dilapidated buildings to the vibrant terminal it is today. Globalplex is a world-class facility that can easily respond to the needs of clientele and shippers. This has been accomplished in no small part by a number of people; the Port of South Louisiana’s commissioners and Executive Directors past and present to have the vision, the engineers to put that vision into design, the contractors to turn those designs into reality, tenants to rent the buildings, the stevedores to move the cargo, and the Port staff to administer the daily operation. Our Port of South Louisiana family has done an excellent job ensuring the success of Globalplex.

As we celebrate the past and present of Globalplex, we look to the future with Formosa. On April 23, Governor John Bel Edwards and FG LA LLC executives announced the site selection of St. James Parish for a $9.4 billion chemical manufacturing complex along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Branded “The Sunshine Project,” the site’s complex will be built in two phases and produce ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol and associated polymers. These materials are used to make everyday products such as plastic bottles, car casings, grocery bags, ropes, artificial turf, and polyester clothing.

The construction of the ethylene complex marks the largest industrial project in the history of our state, creating 1,200 new

d. paul robichaux president

pat sellars vice president

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direct jobs and an estimated 8,000 new indirect jobs, totaling more than 9,000 jobs in the River Parishes and surrounding regions. Pending the completion and approval of permits for the site, construction of the complex could begin as early as 2019. The construction of the site is projected to be a 10 year process.

The announcement of the Sunshine Project and its site development within the Port of South Louisiana’s district, which spans 54 miles between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, are very positive changes to our region. We welcome Formosa and look forward to assisting them in constructing and operating their new facility. The addition of this new chemical manufacturing facility is one of the Port’s most important investments and we appreciate the many jobs the project brings to our community.

Over 1,000 people visited the grounds of the Executive Regional Airport over two straight weekends at the end of April and beginning of May. First, the Ford Tri-Motor, nicknamed the “Tin Goose” held a three-and-a-half-day tour where area aviation enthusiasts and local residents bought tickets to ride in this 1929 airliner. It was the first time this airplane was in south Louisiana which was evident with sales reaching 298 tickets. We would like to thank Lamarque Ford for sponsoring this event and EAA 971 for serving as host.

The following weekend was the 2nd Annual St. John Parish Aviation Awareness, an event organized by Guys Achieving Goals, a 501c3 formed to introduce and promote aviation to our area youth. Volunteer pilots took to the skies with over 300 children ranging in age from 5 to 18, most for their very first flight. Food and other activities were provided by local sponsors and it proved to be a fun-filled day with families throughout the tri-parish area in attendance. We would like to congratulate Guys Achieving Goals on another successful year. •

joseph scontrino executive vice president

p. joey murray

stanley bazile

treasurer

s e c r e ta r y

robert "poncho" roussel

kelly buckwalter

whitney hickerson

judy songy

vice president

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OVERVIEW

T R A N S P O R TAT I O N CENTER OF THE AMERICAS The state legislature established the Port of South Louisiana in 1960 to promote commerce and industrial development along the 54-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that runs through the St. Charles, St. John and St. James tri-parish regions.

MISSION

PHILOSOPHY

FA C I L I T I E S

The Port is charged with a mission to promote maritime commerce, trade and development, and to establish public and private partnerships for the creation of intermodal terminals and industrial facilities.

The Port’s philosophy of development is to entice companies to set up regional operations within its boundaries. The Port serves primarily as a “landlord” port to more than 30 grain, petroleum and chemical companies. The exception to this is the port-owned world-class intermodal Globalplex facility SoLaPort, and the St. James Westbank property.

Within the Port’s jurisdiction, there are seven grain elevators, multiple midstreaming operations, more than 40 liquid and dry-bulk terminals, the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal and the Port’s Executive Regional Airport.

GOVERNANCE The Port is under the jurisdiction of the state of Louisiana and authorized by the state constitution. A seven-member board of commissioners directs the Port; all of them are unsalaried. Four members are appointed by the governor, with one member representing each of the associated parishes and one at-large member; the remaining members are appointed by the presidents of each parish.

WORLD’S LARGEST PORT DISTRICT The ports of South Louisiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, St. Bernard and Plaquemines make up the world’s largest continuous port district. They are responsible for moving onefifth of all U.S. foreign waterborne commerce.

PORT AREA The Port covers a 54-mile stretch of the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The Port begins at river mile 114.9AHP near the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and winds through St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. James parishes. It continues north to river mile 168.5AHP just north of the Sunshine Bridge. •

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AROUND THE PORT

AROUND THE POR T

BY WILLIAM KALEC

S T E E PE D IN HISTORY, RICH IN CULTU RE, AN D BRIM M IN G WITH C O M M U N ITY P RID E , ST. CHARLES PARISH HAS SO M ETHIN G F O R AL L THE S EN S ES .

TASTE and SMELL the vast array of food offerings Are you hungry? Thirsty? Well, if you’re making your way to St. Charles Parish, you won’t be for long. With more than 50 restaurants, there’s something for every specific taste as menu options range from traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine, authentic Mexican and Asian delicacies, to brand-name national chains.

Though both locations are unassuming, The Seafood Pot in New Sarpy (14386 River Road, theseafoodpot.com) and Portside Restaurant in St. Rose (11698 River Road, 504469-3111) plate up some of the best-boiled seafood found anywhere. Mouth-watering trays of shrimp, crab, and crawfish are piled high at these two culinary destinations. For traditional home cooking, it’s hard to go wrong at Truck Farm Tavern in St. Rose (11760 River Road, truckfarmtavern.com) which serves high-end comfort food in a

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relaxed environment and plenty of draft beers.

One of the best sushi spots in the area, Taste of Tokyo (1972 Ormond Blvd, Ste. E, Destrehan, tasteoftoykodestrehan.com) features traditional rolls along with a creative roster of specialty rolls that will excite and surprise the taste buds, including a Filet Mignon Roll that places perfectly, grilled steak atop a jazzed-up California Roll.

“From the most experienced gourmets to the most casual of diners, St. Charles Parish restaurants offer a smorgasbord of menu items for everyone,” said Corey Faucheux, the Parish Director of Economic Development & Tourism.

Not quite full yet? Well, more regional delicacies can be found on the West Bank of St. Charles Parish. Along Highway 90, there’s Zydeco’s located in Paradis (www. zydecos.biz). The menu features traditional surf and turf options, along with some outof-the-box items like their Cajun Nachos –

tortilla chips covered in crawfish etouffee, a cheese blend and diced tomatoes.

TOUCH the Catch of the Day Louisiana is truly a sportsman’s paradise, and St. Charles more than does its part in living up to that moniker. Boating and fishing opportunities are plentiful within the parish.

Throughout, the bayous and canals provide plenty of areas in which to catch freshwater fish. Lake Des Allemands and its tributaries are full of fish species like crappie, trout, and bass. For a little variety in what fishermen might catch, Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Salvador provide prime spots for year-round freshwater and saltwater fishing.

To get the nautical adventure started, St. Charles Parish has public boat launches in Des Allemands, Hahnville, Montz, Paradis, and Norco. For exact locations and further details, visit www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/ visitors/boating-and-fishing.

AROUND THE PORT HEAR the sounds emanating from local festivals and parades The residents of St. Charles Parish have plenty to celebrate, and love doing so with a packed calendar of festivals and parades full of food, fun and of course plenty of music to make you move your feet.

Every year in late June, thousands from near and far gather on the grounds of St. Gertrude The Great Catholic Church in Des Allemands for the Louisiana Catfish Festival. Founded in 1975, the Catfish Festival features food vendors serving up the festival namesake in every way imaginable, carnival rides, a pageant, and three nights of Cajun music bands. On the last weekend of September, come on down to the Alligator Festival in Luling’s West Bank Bridge Park — featuring live music, arts and crafts booths, and a golf tournament.

A few months earlier, that same site is the home of the St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration. This year, the event – which will feature the same great food, music and prime spots to watch fireworks – will be held on July 3, from 6 pm to 9 pm at West Bank Bridge Park.

Coming up in Autumn is the Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival (www.destrehanplantation.org), and to round out the year is the annual Norco Christmas Parade, a themed event where community members enter their floats.

For a full list of special events in St. Charles Parish, go to www. stcharlesparish-la.gov/visitors/special-events.

SEE the history and traditions of this proud parish St. Charles Parish is the home to one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels — the Bonnet Carré Spillway. Constructed in 1931, this flood-control operation allows water from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain during times of abnormally high river levels caused by excess flooding in the Mississippi River Valley and its tributaries. Most recently, the Spillway was opened in 2011, 2016 and earlier this year for 30 days in March and April.

St. Charles Parish is also home to two old plantation homes — Destrehan Plantation and Ormond Plantation — that attract visitors from across the world and are popular settings for events and weddings. •

PHOTO OPPOSING PAGE: The Wetland Watchers Park in Norco located on Lake Pontchartrain is home to natural wildlife and features a nature walk, marsh overlook, fishing and picnic areas perfect for outdoor recreation. THIS PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Residents in St. Charles Parish embracing Christmas Spirit at the 2017 Norco Christmas Parade. RIGHT COLUMN TOP: The pavilion and playground area located at the Wetland Watchers Park in Norco. RIGHT COLUMN SECOND: Balloon-twisting clowns dressed as Uncle Sam and The Statue of Liberty enjoying the 2017 Independence Day Celebration. RIGHT COLUMN THIRD: The Bucktown All-Stars performing at the 2017 Independence Day Celebration. RIGHT COLUMN BOTTOM: A local dance team performing at the 2017 Norco Christmas Parade.

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S UN S HINE U P RI VER FORMOSA TO LOCATE $9.4 BILLION PROJECT IN PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA DISTRICT

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ov. John Bel Edwards and Formosa Petrochemical Corp. executive Keh-Yen Lin announced the company has selected St. James Parish in Louisiana for a $9.4 billion chemical manufacturing complex and has purchased a 2,400-acre site along the west bank of the Mississippi River.

Located just downriver from the Sunshine Bridge, the complex would be built in two phases and produce ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol and associated polymers. Formosa plans to operate the complex under its subsidiary and Louisiana registered company, FG LA LLC, and is branding the site as “The Sunshine

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Project.” Pending the completion and approval of permits for the site, FG could begin construction as soon as 2019 in what projects to be a 10-year building and development process in two phases.

The Sunshine Project would create 1,200 new direct jobs averaging $84,500, plus benefits. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project also would result in 8,000 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 9,000 jobs in the River Parishes and surrounding regions of Louisiana.

“For more than 50 years, the Sunshine Bridge has connected the River Parishes in a strategic fashion that has enabled tremendous industrial growth and

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thousands of new jobs along both sides of the Mississippi River in Louisiana,” Gov. Edwards said. “The new Sunshine Project continues that bridge into a brighter economic future for Louisiana, one with an estimated 8,000 construction jobs at peak, even more permanent jobs upon completion, and a multibillion-dollar impact on earnings and business purchases for decades to come. As a major global manufacturer based in Taiwan, Formosa has operated in Louisiana for several decades, and we applaud the company’s responsible and thorough approach to developing this project.”

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Formosa officials pictured with Governor Edwards (center), St. James Parish President, Timmy Roussel (third from left), and Louisiana Secretary of Economic Development, Don Pierson (far right).

With over 100,000 employees worldwide, Formosa Plastics Group operates three existing Louisiana facilities with 410 employees in East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parishes. Years in the making, the St. James Parish complex will create one of the world’s most innovative, singlesite ethylene hubs. Production at the Louisiana complex will support a host of plastic goods, ranging from sports equipment and food packaging to clothing and healthcare and technology products.

“We will work to keep the community updated and informed at each stage of this project,” said Formosa’s Keh-Yen Lin, who is CEO of the FG LA LLC project and executive vice president of Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. “We welcome questions and concerns, and encourage nearby residents and anyone interested in the project to visit our website at SunshineProjectLA.com.”

To secure the project, the State of Louisiana offered a competitive incentive package that would include a $12 million performance-based grant to offset infrastructure costs. Following company performance in building the complex, FG would receive the grant in four annual installments of $3 million beginning in

2021, the projected first year for hiring permanent jobs. FG also would receive the services of the nation’s No. 1 state workforce development program, LED FastStart®, and the company expects to utilize Louisiana’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.

“Given the history of St. James Parish, this will be the largest industry ever welcomed,” Parish President Timmy Roussel said. “This plant alone will almost double the present tax base. Assisting our unemployed and underemployed residents of the community is a priority in St. James Parish. Thus, a company like Formosa, of this magnitude, surely can help to remedy a lot of our community’s needs.

Such an operation will offer St. James Parish residents and businesses unheard of opportunities: St. James Parish is a great place to live, work, play and grow.”

In developing its site within the Port of South Louisiana District, FG will join the largest port, by tonnage, in the Western Hemisphere.

“The Port of South Louisiana welcomes Formosa to our district and we look forward to assisting them in constructing their facility,” Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin said. “As one of the most important investments

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

within the Port of South Louisiana, we appreciate the many jobs the project brings to our community.”

The Port district spans 54 miles between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and falls within the 10-parish economic development region of Greater New Orleans Inc. “GNO Inc. is proud to welcome Formosa to St. James Parish, where it will bring over 1,200 new direct jobs and $9.4 billion in capital investment,” said GNO Inc. President and CEO Michael Hecht. “Formosa’s decision to announce in St. James Parish is proof not only of the River Region’s unique assets, but also of the unsurpassed economic development partnership that exists within Greater New Orleans and Louisiana.”

An economic impact study completed

by LSU economist James Richardson forecasts the 10-year FG construction period will yield $362 million in new state and local tax receipts, with an additional yield of $313 million in new state and local taxes during the initial 10 years of operation, beginning in 2025. Through 2035, combining both periods, Richardson estimates the project will yield $4.7 billion in new personal earnings and $18.5 billion in new business transactions. •

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TA K I N G F L I G H T

B Y S A R A H R AV I T S

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pilots in flight training from air stations as far away as Pensacola, Florida, who conduct approach and landing practice, often referred to as “touch and go” training.

As airport director, Caire is responsible for the general daily operations, regulatory compliance, infrastructure improvements and maintenance and federal and state grant management.

Public relations is also important to the airport’s growth.

“Everyone is familiar with commercial airlines that serve large cities,” he said, “But that is only a small portion of the overall aviation activity in the United States. General and business aviation operations are even more active in regional communities like our own, here in the River Parishes.”

Recent developments include new taxiway access to the aircraft parking ramp, which was added to “allow a higher volume of airplanes using the airport to park quickly,” he notes. “This new access also expedites the aircraft refueling process by providing more space on the ramp for aircraft.”

Additionally, the North taxiway at the airport was lengthened to parallel the entire length of the runway, providing more access for aircraft, whether they are arriving or departing.

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role in community building, and has been hosting the Andouille Fly-In during the weekend of the St. John the Baptist Parish’s annual Andouille Festival, held in October.

It also hosts a Pilots-n-Paws event, which is an animal adoption and rescue service, along with Pilots for Patients, a free flight service for individuals in need of medical care out of state.

Overall, Caire said the airport’s role and importance will continue to grow, and hospitality will continue to be an important part of that.

“Airports are large economic engines that have tremendous impact on local economies,” he said. This one is no exception, as he points out that money spent by pilots and passengers flying into this airport generate local tax revenue.

The Executive Regional Airport’s growth will continue to emphasize ease of use and time savings. Large corporate jets can regularly operate without the delays associated with larger airports, and as Caire notes, “Time saved in the air is time saved for the meeting with customers and clients” who work and conduct business within the Port. • ABOVE PHOTO: The 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association, sits in the Port’s transient hangar during its first ever tour stop to south Louisiana.

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laying a major role in the ongoing efforts to keep transportation efficiently flowing throughout the tri-parish area, the Port Executive Regional Airport accommodates business, corporate and personal travel.

Located outside of local Class B airspace and airline operations and closer to the ground destinations, it eliminates longer drive times to and from commercial airports, such as those in New Orleans (technically Kenner) and Baton Rouge.

The Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport accommodates small, medium and large business aircraft operations.

Originally built in the mid-’80s, the airport continues to help foster economic growth. It is operated by the Port as a general aviation and business airport.

Currently, Vincent Caire, airport director, said, there is an active group of tenants operating 45 based aircraft from the airport.

“The airport now regularly serves aircraft operated or chartered by Port industries, their customers and their contractors,” he said. Several of the resident industries operate large business jet aircraft, and he said that there is a “welcoming, steady pace of arrivals and departures; daily operations range from five to 25 aircraft daily.”

The airport also often welcomes military

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS

BY WILLIAM KALEC

T H E FAT E O F S E V E R A L I M P O R TA N T P I E C E S O F L E G I S L AT I O N I N B O T H L O U I S I A N A A N D T H E U . S .

C O N G R E S S W I L L H AV E S H O R T- T E R M A N D L O N G T E R M I M PA C T S U P O N T H E P O R T C O M M U N I T Y.

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y the end of the 2018 legislative session – both on the state and federal levels – a handful of legislative bills will help shape the present and future of waterway commerce along the Mississippi River.

For Port Executive Director Paul Aucoin, the most-pertinent bill is one that is expected to be formally introduced in Washington, D.C., soon, which maps out how roughly $9 billion collected from the Harbor Maintenance Tax fund on imported cargo will be spent. Among various navigable-waterway projects outlined in the still-unnamed bill is the necessary money to dredge the mouth of the Mississippi River from its current depth of 45-feet to 50-feet – a deepening that Aucoin believes is not only desired, but required.

“I keep stressing in all these Op-Eds I’ve written that this isn’t just a Louisiana problem,” Aucoin said. “It’s a U.S. problem.

I’ve felt that way since the first day of taking this job. I think everyone knows it needs to be done. This isn’t important to just the Port or the Port of New Orleans. It’s important to everyone.”

Without the dredging, Aucoin argues that shipping cargo along the Mississippi River can become unreliable and uncompetitive.

For instance, a ship fully loaded with cargo might dip to 47 feet in the River, but if that exceeds the depth restriction the shipper would have to send out a “light-load” vessel, resulting in a loss of approximately $1 million per lost foot of depth.

Getting to this point, where there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for this

bill, has been a process for everyone in the port community. Before Congress said it would introduce a Harbor Maintenance Tax spending bill, they asked the American Association of Port Authorities to author a single, agreed-upon fundsallocation proposal. Last year, with Aucoin and other top-end port officials in attendance, the AAPA did exactly that.

“I call it the Full Use Full Maintenance Plan” Aucoin said. “And what I mean by that is, we need to use the entire fund.

Don’t save it. Don’t hoard it. And full maintenance means to keep all navigable waterways at their authorized depth. And at that meeting in Washington, I asked, ‘Then does this mean the mouth of the (Mississippi) will be dredged at 50 feet all day, every day?’ And they said, ‘yes.’”

“That was very important to me,” said Aucoin.

A little closer to home, Port officials and those companies that specialize in maritime commerce here in Louisiana are keeping an eye on the outcome of three bills proposed in the state House of Representatives.

Louisiana House Bill 648 will shorten the process of purchasing port-related specialized cranes and replacement parts for those cranes. Ports will still have to submit proposals and Aucoin said ports will still take the most competitive bid, in most cases, but wouldn’t have to undergo a lengthy bid process, anymore.

Louisiana House Bill 665 allows negotiations between port officials and a development prospect to remain confidential for a period of 24 months.

And finally, Louisiana House Bill 804 would allow ports to extend 40-year primary term leases of property for an additional 99 years provided the lease contains a clause for readjustment of the rentals upon expiration of the initial term.

“If you’re going to have someone come in and lease Port property and build a major facility that costs in the range of $300 or $400 million, they’re going to want it for more than 40 years,” Aucoin said. “To make an investment like that, it would be hard to get that investment back in 40 years. They want the opportunity to be here for the long-haul, and so do we.”

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK B Y S A R A H R AV I T S

T HE CO A ST GUARD AND POR T MA RITIM E O PERATIO N S HARBO R PATRO L PA R T NE R SH IP IS A VITAL RELATION S HIP THAT BEN EF ITS THE O VERAL L S AF ET Y O F THE R E G ION AND MAKES IT EV EN M O RE ECO N O M ICAL LY VIABL E.

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he U.S. Coast Guard, stationed just south of New Orleans, counts on the Port to help them efficiently handle a range of issues that may arise in the churning waters of the Mississippi River.

The Port’s Marine Operations Department works on issues pertaining to planning, mitigating, preventing, preparing and responding to emergencies within the port’s jurisdiction, and the

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Coast Guard is one of the federal agencies that helps ensure safe passage for vessels and fleets. (The Port also collaborates with the four other ports of the lower Mississippi River deep water ports of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines in order to establish a strong security network throughout the lower Mississippi River.)

Without a doubt, the close partnership between the Coast Guard and

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the Port positively impacts the entire region, making the river safer and more viable for further business endeavors.

Within the tri-parish region that encompasses St. James, St. John the Baptist, and St. Charles, Port officials are constantly monitoring the river and its traffic, and are able to quickly mobilize in the event of a problem — be it a spill, a logistical issue, a regulation violation or a search-and-rescue mission.

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PHOTOS BY: Alexandra Hernandez TOP: US Coast Guard Helicopter at a recent exercise on the Mississippi River BOTTOM: Port Marine Ops employee Duke Morrow is captured here monitoring river traffic.

“The Coast Guard does not have any assets in the river that are immediately available to respond to an incident, vessel-wise,” explains Brian Cox, the director of operations at the Port.

If an incident occurs, Roy Quezaire, deputy director at the Port, explains that logistically speaking, it can take the Coast Guard hours to mobilize and arrive at the scene.

“We take a lot of pride in saying that we are the eyes, ears and arms of the Coast Guard,” said Quezaire.

“They have helicopters, but if there’s a spill or collision [on the water], they’ll ask us to launch one of our boats, because we have multiple vessels in the river that are staffed 24-7,” adds Cox. Quezaire notes that Port officials are essentially “the first ones on the spot, so we give coverage, and we are in constant communication with them” until Coast Guard officials arrive at the scene.

Quezaire notes that the Port can

“give them on-the-spot information as to what we’re observing.”

Additionally, Cox notes that the Coast Guard will frequently select a specific region of the Port and make sure that the fleets in the area are in compliance with safety regulations.

This past spring, major efforts focused on ensuring safety regulations pertaining to the rising water levels of the river.

“In the past several months, we’ve really ramped up [safety] efforts,” said Cox, adding that at least once a week, port officials work with Coast Guard officials to collaborate onboard ships and “make their presence known in the Port.”

It’s highly beneficial from a safety standpoint, which ultimately benefits everyone in the port region.

Said Quezaire, “[The Coast Guard] has really gotten to know the Port personnel, our captains and crews,” adding, “This has been a great relationship.” •

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MAKING HISTORY

GLOBALPLEX 1992

GLO BALPL EX TURNS 25 RECENTLY, THE PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA HELD A CELEBRATION FOR THE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY OF GLOBALPLEX, HONORING THE RICH HISTORY OF THE COMPLEX AND THE PEOPLE AND PROJECTS THAT MADE IT WHAT IT IS TODAY.

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ike a fine wine, Globalplex just gets better with age.

Even though its Silver Anniversary has officially concluded —capped with a well-attended party earlier this year —Globalplex owned by the Port continues to stand as a shinning and shimmering beacon for maritime commerce.

Coast Guard Capt. Richard Clements (Ret.) was the Port Executive Director at the time of purchase, and was the leading advocate for the purchase and redevelopment of the Godchaux Henderson Refinery site. Purchased for the bargain price of $12.5 million, Clements oversaw the initial general cargo dock construction and the public-private redevelopment of the bulk dock for Holnam Cement at the approximate cost of $30 million.

As it did when it opened in 1992, the Globalplex Terminal functions as the industrial heartbeat of the Port District,

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pumping cargo in and out of the region.

Former Port Director Gary LaGrange, who took the position in 1996, said the facility was a catalyst for the Port’s economic development and growth.

“It was going to be—and still is—the first and only public dock owned by the Port for flex-use business, so anybody can charter the dock then load and unload their cargo,” said LaGrange.

Today, there are more than 300 employees working daily, where shippers are offered services like automated and general cargo unloading, ocean container stuffing, container-to-barge transfers and transloading of bulk products.

That commercial versatility validates Globalplex’s well-earned reputation as one of the premier maritime industrial park facilities anywhere along the Mississippi River. And like the parents of a child who notches their height in the wall each

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birthday, those who’ve been around since Globalplex’s infancy remain astonished on how much it has grown to accommodate the needs of a growing marketplace.

“Globalplex just keeps getting better,” said current Port Executive Director Paul Aucoin. “The goal at Globalplex, since Day One, is to stay competitive. To better serve the client. To create jobs. Over the years, each Port Director has done what it takes to keep Globalplex competitive, so they all played a part in the success of this facility.”

Globalplex is located on what used to be the old, historic Godchaux-Henderson sugar refinery and was constructed to meet the business needs of shippers and manufacturers. Almost immediately upon purchase, the Port began to address the site’s infrastructure to make it appealing for tenants and went about expanding Globalplex’s footprint by

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Port of South Louisiana develops Globalplex into a world class facility. purchasing neighboring acreage. Even though Globalplex is extremely developed today, it still purposely contains 130 unused acres for future projects.

“It was a natural purchase,” said former Port Director Joe Accardo, who was the Port’s attorney when the old sugar refinery land was acquired. “The capabilities of that location made it a natural purchase.

There was room to grow, room to expand.

That made it possible to reach the longterm plan of developing Globalplex to be a bulk cargo and general cargo facility that would expand employment.”

“Globalplex represented the Port’s most-aggressive effort to directly engage in operating terminals,” said Accardo.

In 2005, the port erected a 72,000 sq.-foot warehouse/transit shed and rail spur with the capability to handle multiple truck and rail loading dock activities. The expansive shed houses a variety of break-bulk and palletized shipments and has a covered rail loading dock.

Then, in 2010, the Globalplex’s total storage capacity ballooned again upon the completion of another transit shed – at the time, the fourth on the Port’s industrial campus. The perfectly square shed was

strategically placed at the foot of the general cargo access dock bridge and was built to withstand Category 5 hurricane winds.

Toward the end of former Port Director Joel Chaisson’s tenure, officials opened arguably the most important and transformative addition to Globalplex, the 700-foot long, 65-foot wide Finger Pier, which enabled up to three ships being docked at one time. On that same day in 2013, the Port also cut the ribbon on its Maritime Security Operations Center —a 2,000 square-foot hardened concrete and steel building furnished with impact-resistant glass that can withstand hurricane-force winds. The general purpose of the $1.2 million project is to provide safe haven to manage emergencies within the Port District. Thanks to the latest communications and surveillance technology, the Port is now linked to four other security centers at deep water ports along the Mississippi as well as federal, state, and parish emergency agencies.

“It’s obvious, looking back, that Globalplex has been a huge success,” said Chaisson. “The step-by-step changes —land acquisition, building improvements, warehouse expansions —have all been positive.

It’s continued to move forward, it’s been made better and made bigger. The Port is a hot area and a desirable location for businesses for many different reasons, and having Globalplex is certainly one of them.”

Globalplex will continue to transform in the years to come as Aucoin said $46 million worth of future projects are in the pre-bid phase, including a new administration building, upgrades to existing warehouses, a dock strengthening plan, as well as the purchasing of new cranes for the finger pier and general cargo dock.

“As they say, we’ve kept the ‘pedal to the metal’ with improvement projects to Globalplex,” Aucoin said. “If you don’t do that, you fall behind. Everything we’ve done to Globalplex has been done with our mission in mind —Promote Maritime Commerce, Trade and Development and to Establish Public/ Private Partnerships for the Creation of Intermodal Industrial Facilities.

“I think, symbolically, Globalplex and the improvements at Globalplex show everybody that we’re here for the long haul and that we’re committed to the needs of our clients.” •

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N A U T ICAL NETWORKIN G B Y C H R I S P R I C E | P H O T O G R A P H B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R | A S S E E N I N T H E M AY 2 0 1 8 I S S U E O F B I Z N E W O R L E A N S M A G A Z I N E

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rofessionals in maritime-related businesses, Kasey Eckstein, director of outside sales and business development at Marquette Transportation, and Jenna Gaudet, CFO at St. John Fleeting, said they often found themselves as the only women at industry events.

“Too many times I’ve been the only female at an event with over 100 men, and I realized that there’s no way there’s not another woman in our industry that would’ve liked to be there and probably just didn’t know about it for one reason or another,” said Eckstein.

Knowing there were more women than they were seeing represented, Eckstein and Gaudet decided to create an organization to empower women in the maritime

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industry to expand their networks, provide and receive mentoring, and grow their careers. Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) was founded in July 2017.

“A big initiative of WIMOs is to keep our members informed, invited and included,” said Eckstein, who serves as the organization’s president. “If you do not know about an industry event, then you cannot ask to go to the event, therefore you will not be at the event.

We are going to inform each other about events and encourage each other to go to them because, not only is it fun, it’s also good for your career no matter what you do at your company.”

The 501(c)3 organization is open to women who are actively employed in the

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maritime industry, including those who own, operate, charter, dispatch or provide other types of logistical, operational and emergency management services on the water. WIMOs is dedicated to retaining, advancing, and promoting women in the maritime industry through sharing knowledge and continuing education.

“In our industry, your network can be almost as valuable as your skills,” Eckstein said. “That is why attending industry events is so important. Every event that you attend is an opportunity to expand your network, enhance your networking skills and learn something new. All of these things build confidence and better your career, and that’s what WIMOs is all about.”

As evidence of the need for such an

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WHO’S WHO

The WIMOs Executive Board Women In Maritime Operations, or WIMOs, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to retaining, advancing and promoting women in the maritime industry through sharing knowledge and continuing education. The executive board of its founding New Orleans chapter includes: President & Founder Kasey Eckstein, director of outside sales and business development at Marquette Transportation Vice President Anna Hogan, operations at MID-SHIP Logistics Vice President Alice Momenee, senior analyst of marine transportation – commercial development at Marathon Petroleum Secretary April-Hope Wareham, production superviser at Cargill Treasurer & Co-Founder Jenna Gaudet, CFO at St. John Fleeting

organization, Eckstein said WIMOs already boasts 38 member companies — including Associated Terminals, Marathon Petroleum, the Port of New Orleans and the Port of South Louisiana — along with over 100 individual members from women all over the country.

“And we haven’t even done any recruiting,” she said. “Everything thus far has been word of mouth.” New Orleans is home to the organization’s founding chapter, but WIMOs already has plans in place to launch chapters in other maritime cities. An executive board has currently been established for a Houston chapter and leadership is being put in place for chapters in St. Louis and Nashville.

A major motivator for WIMOs’ start, said Eckstein, was to build amity among her peers.

“Although I am good friends with certain men in the industry, I still was not ever going to get to the same level of closeness that they have with one another because I am a woman,” she said. “I don’t blame it on anything but biology, as it’s only natural to feel more comfortable with someone of the same gender. I just want that same sense of camaraderie that my male counterparts have, and I think all women in maritime do. I think that establishing WIMOs and openly acknowledging some of the barriers that women encounter is motivating other women and men in our industry to help. We’re changing all of this – we invite, inform, educate and provide mentorship for women who want it.”

Annual WIMOs dues are $200 per individual or $1,500 for corporations, which allows membership for eight or more individuals. The all-inclusive membership includes admission to WIMOs events — including “Lunch ‘n’ Learns” at a member company’s office to discuss pertinent maritime topics — as well as outings to shipping operations where members may tour fleets, locks, boats, terminals and more, and quarterly chapter meetings.

The organization is also in the process of constructing a website, WIMOS. org, and an app. Both will feature a password-protected membership directory, to include member photos alongside their subject matter expertise — an idea designed to allow members to recognize and remember other members much easier — and a calendar of chapter- and industry-related events.

Mentorship is another important WIMOs initiative.

“Due to our industry being very ‘male-dominated,’ as a female it can be hard to find someone to take you under their wing, Eckstein said. “A young woman might feel more comfortable asking another woman for advice. This is where our mentorship program comes into play — we will have a membership directory and women with a high level of experience will note in their bio that they’re open to mentoring. This way other WIMOs know who they can reach out to with questions.”

Eckstein said another major

component of WIMOs membership will be helping members develop their skills on the greens, since many maritime industry events tend to be golf tournaments. The group is offering sponsored golf clinics for members who want to learn. In mid-March, a golf pro led the first WIMOs golf clinic at no charge to members. To accommodate varying schedules, there were morning and afternoon sessions that included an hour-and-a-half lesson followed by a nine-hole round, and an evening after-work session with lessons only.

Turn Services also sponsored a WIMOs team in its Annual Glenn Otero Golf Tournament this past February so that women could play together in foursomes.

“While I love winning ladies longest drive at these tournaments, it will be nice to have more competition at these events,” Eckstein said.

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Upcoming Travel As part of its mission, WIMOs encourages support and donations to maritime-related charities.

This September, members will travel to Cincinnati to participate in Living Lands & Waters’ annual river cleanup.

“WIMOs will be paying for the lodging on this trip, and women from all over the industry and country will attend,” said Kasey Eckstein, WIMOs’ founder and president. “The plan is to have members arrive the evening before for a group dinner and socializing, and we’ll all work the cleanup the next day on LL&W’s boat and barges.”

Headquartered in East Moline, Ill., Living Lands & Waters is a 501(c)(3) environmental organization dedicated to “industrial strength” cleanups of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

Since the organization was founded in 1998, Living Lands & Waters has worked on 23 rivers in 20 states, and with the help of more than 100,000 volunteers, it has removed 9.2 million pounds of debris from U.S. waterways. In 2017, 1,938 volunteers removed 441,667 pounds of garbage during 60 community cleanups. •

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KEEPING THE MISSISSIPPI BIG & MIGHTY

BY WILLIAM KALEC

BIG RIVER COALITION WAVES THE FLAG FOR MARITIME COMMERCE IN SOUTH LOUISIANA, FIGHTING FOR CAUSES AND ISSUES IMPERATIVE TO THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE INDUSTRY AND THE COASTAL RESTORATION OF THE STATE.

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rinted in impossible-to-miss-ortwist big, bold, black letters at the top of its website, the mission of the Big River Coalition is simple, singular and significant: Advocating for a mightier Mississippi River.

But conveying all that mission statement entails isn’t easy to do in one, concise sentence, said Big River Coalition Executive Director Sean Duffy. There are layers to do it, ranging from economic to environmental, that together can complement both private and public interests.

Despite being formed less than a decade ago, membership in the Big River Coalition consists of more than 100 entities of varying maritime interests, including shipping companies, oil

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refineries, steamship pilot associations, the five deep-water draft ports running from Baton Rouge to Plaquemines, and even out-of-state waterway commissions.

Unified, they protect and promote maritime business along the Mississippi River and its tributaries to ensure that commercial navigation of the waterway continues unimpeded—be it through beneficial policy decisions made in Washington, D.C. and Baton Rouge, or the increased funding of necessary infrastructure projects.

“When you look at it, in a lot of ways, the economic impact of the River is undervalued,” Duffy said. “It’s not completely understood – the jobs and commerce created. Every year, we’re moving 500 million tons of cargo through the five deep-draft ports (in South Louisiana), so it’s

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important to promote that and advocate on things that can affect it in a positive way.”

Most recently, much of that promotion has centered upon securing increased funding from the Harbor Maintenance Tax and Inland Users Fuel Tax and using that money to pay for effort to deepen the Lower Mississippi River to 50 feet.

Membership within the Big River Coalition agrees that dredging the River’s main ship navigation channel from 45 feet to 50 feet is vital to allow the uninterrupted passage of larger vessels with substantial amounts of cargo. Big River Coalition has met with members of the Louisiana delegation in Congress, as well as maritimerelated caucuses and representatives from states that touch the Mississippi River.

“The Mississippi River is the No. 1

Sean Duffy, Big River Coalition Executive Director

maritime commerce waterway in the country, and the route that requires the most dredging,” Duffy said. “So when the Coalition formed it was to focus on that – dredging issues and funding issues. And along those lines, the river-deepening project is something that falls into our wheelhouse.”

“And the dredging issue isn’t just a ‘Louisiana Issue,’” Duffy continued.

“Therefore, we don’t take a ‘Louisiana Approach’ when meeting with lawmakers.

We take a systematic approach. It doesn’t take a lot of time to show how dredging down here is just as important to every state connected on the River.”

The Big River Coalition has also successfully reasoned that dredging the Mississippi River produces environmental benefits, too. Since the coalition’s inception in 2011, it has passionately promoted the concept of “Sediment Recycling” – which in layman’s terms means taking the dredged earthy materials from the River and moving them to the vanishing South Louisiana coastline.

“Our focus is on the Mississippi River as a system, and part of that focus has been the highly successful ways we’ve promoted the beneficial use of dredging material,” Duffy said. “That’s something we’ve been a part of – getting the environmental groups and agencies that regulate the river and showing them that we’re working on coastal restoration. That’s an important message and it’s important to all of us to do things smarter.” •

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS LEFT: Tim Johnson, President of TJC Group

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BY WILLIAM KALEC

C O M M U N I T Y A D V I S O R Y PA N E L S A R E V I TA L IN CONNECTING THE PORT INDUSTRIES WITH I T S S U R R O U N D I N G PA R I S H E S A N D , M O S T I M P O R TA N T LY, R E S I D E N T S .

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tretching for 54 miles across multiple parishes along the Mississippi River, the Port is the economic heartbeat of the area, providing thousands of quality professions.

But for the surrounding community, the impact created by tenants within the Port District isn’t solely confined to just the plant or refinery property, as policies and decisions can affect all neighbors whether they work there or not.

For that reason, and in the spirit of transparency and harmonious co-existence with residents of the River Parishes, companies in the Port’s district started assembling Community Advisory Panels (CAP) in the late 1980s and early 1990s to serve as a

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conduit linking the plants to the public.

Since the inception of these Community Advisory Panels, The TJC Group of Baton Rouge has served as consultants overseeing many of them—ensuring that the CAP for each business is managed and facilitated in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Founded 28 years ago, The TJC Group works for many Port stakeholders such as Shell Convent, Noranda Aluminum, OxyChem, and Mosaic. The TJC Group handles more Community Advisory Panels than any other consulting firm in the country.

“The CAP for each company is vital because that’s how these industrial facilities reach out to and communicate more openly with, their neighbors where

they operate,” said TJC Group president Tim Johnson. “These groups meet about once a month, or once every other month, and talk about everything from environmental performance to community support to emergency preparedness and emergency response to local hiring.

“You name it, and we talk about it. And we talk about it openly.”

The role of a CAP is two-fold. As Johnson mentioned, the CAP is the vehicle for these companies to convey their message to the public — whether it be policies, job opportunities, community outreach or philanthropic programs/ events. Additionally, the CAP is a way for those surrounding the facility to voice their concerns directly to the Plant Manager.

“An example of how these panels work… let’s say you have an expansion,” Johnson said. “The community leaders might say that they wish for a lot of the new jobs that will come from the expansion to go to locals. Well, that message gets conveyed from the panel to decision-makers, giving them advice.

“Then, where we the TJC Group comes in from there is to help the CAP and company make good on that. So, we might set up a training program in the community, so that local applicants are prepared for the job opportunities that will be coming once the expansion is complete.”

Representatives from The TJC Group assist in all aspects of a company’s CAP and aim to strengthen the partnerships between leaders on the inside of the facility and the townspeople on the outside.

“You know, those who don’t work in these facilities drive by and see big stacks, and gates, and security posts and kind of a giant ‘thing,’” Johnson said. “What they don’t see is the faces who work there, the products they make and how products make our life better — that’s where the Community Advisory Panel comes in.

“Everything evolves,” Johnson continued.

“The issues slightly evolve. What’s important in the community evolves. Even the way we do business evolves. But what’s the same and will always be the same is it’s still about communication, and that it’s still about advice and feedback and getting that perspective from the community.” •

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PSL Security Guard Lisa Adams stops for a photo while patrolling one of the many Port properties.

Port Safety Coordinator Andrew Semere demonstrates proper use of a fire extinguisher at a refresher course for PSL staff (L-R) Eugenia Hampton, Louise Grimes, Andrew Semere,Charles Graffeo.

Annual United Way Campaign Luncheon - seen here are Dale Hymel, Port Chief Operating Officer; Linda Prudhomme, Port Business Development Director; Artis Williams, United Way Executive Director; Roy Quezaire, Port Deputy Director.

Port of South Louisiana welcomed U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s team. (L-R) Brain Cox, PSL Operations Director, Tamara Kennedy, PSL Human Resources Director; Danielle Joseph, PSL Administrative Assistant 4; Patti Crockett, Executive Assistant; Brian McNabb, Senator Cassidy’s staff; Paul Aucoin, PSL Executive Director; Linda Prudhomme, PSL Business Development Director; Brennan McAndrew, Lynn Hopper, and Candra Burges, all Senator Cassidy’s staff.

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Past and Present Port Commissioners and Executive Directors gather for a photo celebrating Globalplex’s 25th. (L-R) Joseph Accardo, Jr., Brandt Dufrene, Raymond Fryoux, Joel Chaisson, J. Cart Davis, Louis Joseph, Judy Songy, Paul Aucoin, Whitney Hickerson and Stanley Bazile.

Paul Aucoin, PSL and David Fennelly, Associated Terminals, at the Globalplex Intermodal Terminal’s Silver Jubilee

Executive Director Paul Aucoin participated in a panel at the recent IFFCBANO International Trade Symposium speaking on the future of ports.

Executive Assistant Patti Crockett (L) and Port Manager Vickie Lewis-Clark pictured at the IFFCBANO Trade Symposium.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH AVIATION AWARENESS DAY

Area children excited for their first ever flight

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PSL Deputy Director Roy Quezaire, Conrad Soraparu and Landry Mathieu, PSL Airport Maintenance Manager

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Ochsner Flight Crew

Roy Quezaire interviews children after their flight.

Port and Parish representatives, along with volunteer pilots and others stand with members of Guys Achieving Goals (organizers of the event) after the welcoming remarks.

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FORD TRI-MOTOR TOUR

Port Commission President Paul Robichaux and Deputy Director Roy Quezaire climb aboard the Ford Tri-Motor at the Port’s Executive Regional Airport

Joey Murray (R), Port Commission Treasurer, stands next to the Tri-Motor with his father, Paul Murray.

All smiles after the three-and-a-half-day event is complete. L-R Cecil Solieau, EAA 971; Neal Fulco, EAA 971; Russell Atkinson, EAA 971; Vincent Caire , PSL Airport Director; Jim Riviere, EAA 971; Lisa Braud, PSL FTZ Manager; David Laing, and Doc Tyree, EAA 971. Missing from photo Landry Mathieu, Mike Saladino, Cloyd Van Hook, Mark Molina and Nick Funk.

An aerial photo captured by Vincent Caire of the Ford Tri-Motor flying over the Port’s Globalplex Intermodal Terminal.

Lamarque Ford sponsored the event by donating ride tickets to patients of Children’s Hospital and their families as well as students of St. Michaels and their families.

Photo by: Jeff Strout

Photo of the New Orleans A’s riding club pictured with their prized Ford Model cars alongside the Tri-Motor.

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C E L E B R AT I N G N AT I O N A L E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T W E E K I N C O N J U N C T I O N W I T H S T. J O H N T H E B A P T I S T PA R I S H

Several members of the region attended a breakfast sponsored by the Port promoting economic development.

Below is Congressman Cedric Richmond (center) who was the special guest at the breakfast celebrating National Economic Development Week. He is pictured with Paul Aucoin and Roy Quezaire.

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PORT LOG TRIVIA HO W WE LL DO YOU KNOW THE PORT OF S O U T H LOU I S I ANA? 1. The Port maintains that it’s crucial to dredge the mouth of the Mississippi River, from X to Y. 2. The Harbor Maintenance Tax was created as part which piece of legislation?

3. The company building its new manufacturing complex in the River Region is estimated to bring in X in business transactions.

4. Currently, ports are capped at a length of X primary term lease duration, with a push to extend the term to Y. 5. What’s the significance of the Godchaux-Henderson sugar refinery?

6. Why is dredging necessary?

7. WIMO stands for?

8. Who is first to arrive on a scene during an on-river emergency?

9. Community Advisory Panels were established to…

Visit bizneworleans.com/Port-Log/Summer-2018 for answers and additional challenge questions — test your Port knowledge!

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Globalplex Intermodal Terminal address:

155 West 10th Street, Reserve, La. 70084 P.O. Box 909, LaPlace, La. 70069 p h o n e : 985-652-9278 fa x : 985-653-0798 e - m a i l : info@portsl.com w e b : www.portsl.com c o n ta c t ( s ) : Paul Aucoin, Executive Director; Roy Quezaire, Deputy Director l o c at i o n : River mile 138.5 e q u i p m e n t : Two Manitowoc 2250 rail-mounted gantry cranes; 100,000-pound capacity weighing scale for trucks; 100,000 square foot warehouse; 72,000-square-foot, and 40,000-square-foot transit shed; and a 177,000 square foot paved open storage pad d o c k : 204 ft. x 660 ft. with upstream and downstream mooring dolphins. allow for dockage of panamax size vessels; 700 ft x 65 ft finger pier general cargo operators associated terminals ph : 985-536-4520 mailing address:

Globalplex Bulk Dock mailing address:

P.O. Box 909, LaPlace, La. 70069 985-652-9278 fa x : 985-653-0798 e - m a i l : info@portsl.com w e b : www.portsl.com c o n tac t ( s ): Paul Aucoin, Executive Director; Roy Quezaire, Deputy Director l o c at i o n : River mile 138.5 f u n c t i o n : Transfer and store bulk, primarily cement fluorspar limestone and wood chips e q u i p m e n t : An 800 tons-per-hour continuous Carlsen ship unloader, a 1,800 tons-per-hour ship-loading system, 100,000 tons of cement storage in two storage domes, 70,000 tons of storage for flourspar in an A-frame building and approximately nine acres of paved open storage for wood chips and other products. d o c k :507’ x 44’ with upstream and downstream mooring buoys to allow for panamax-size vessels phone:

ADM Reserve address:

2032 La. Highway 44, Reserve, La. 70084 985-536-1151 fa x : 985-536-1152 w e b : ADMWorld.com c o n ta c t ( s ) : Mike Landry, generale manager of commercial operations l o c at i o n : River mile 139.2 f u n c t i o n : Grain export elevator. o t h e r : Fully automated phone:

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport A d d r e s s : P.O. Box 909, La Place, La. 70069-0909 A d d r e s s : 355 Airport Road, Reserve, La. 70084 p h o n e : 985-652-9278 w e b : portsl.com/airport-services e m a i l : psl-era@portsl.com c o n ta c t : Vincent Caire, Airport Director l o c at i o n : N30° 05.25’, W30°34.97 mailing

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Plains Marketing L.P. address:

6410 Plains Terminal Road, St. James, La. 70086 t e r m i n a l m a n a g e r : Craig Ellinwood p h o n e : 225-265-2353 fa x : 225-265-3171 w e b : PAALP.com l o c at i o n : Mile marker 158.6 f u n c t i o n : Storage of petroleum products.

SoLaPort West Bank industrial site acquired for development into an industrial park located adjacent to Dow in St. Charles Parish. c o n ta c t : phone:

Paul Aucoin (985) 652-9278

Pin Oak Terminals address:

4006 Highway 44 Mt. Airy, La. 70076 c o n ta c t : Danny Guidry p h o n e : 985-224-2038 fa x : 985-535-2634 w e b : PinOakTerminals.com l o c at i o n : Mile marker 144.1 f u n c t i o n : Storage of petroleum products.

PSL Westbank St. James c o n ta c t :

Paul Aucoin (985) 652-9278 Property acquired for development. phone:

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FINAL FRAME

BUSY AT THE BEND At this bend in the Mississippi River, the photo captures the bustling activity that is always present within the Port of South Louisiana, the largest tonnage port in the western hemisphere.

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