The Louisiana International Terminal will give the Gulf Coast its premier container shipping gateway while creating jobs and opportunities for Louisiana.
The Premier Gulf Gateway
The number of shipping containers moving in and out of the U.S. has increased significantly over the last ten years. To meet the industry's growing needs, the Port of New Orleans is investing in a new $1.8 billion container terminal project—The Louisiana International Terminal. The proposed terminal will serve vessels of all sizes, providing goods to support Louisiana's homes and businesses. This modern maritime gateway will also create family-supporting jobs, generate new opportunities throughout the state, and keep Louisiana competitive.
Louisiana with the Louisiana International Terminal by 2050:
- 18,000+ new direct and indirect jobs
- $1+ Billion new state tax revenue
- $97.3 billion gained in industry sales
Without the terminal, Louisiana will lose major economic benefits by 2033:
- 9,552 existing jobs lost
- $205 million existing state taxes lost
- $10.3 billion in industry sales lost
Community Commitments
A successful project respects the community’s needs. We recognize this is not possible without the input and insight of residents and stakeholders. As we develop the terminal layout, we will continue working with Violet residents and the St. Bernard Parish community. We aim to design a project that protects local quality of life and generates economic development.
W. Smith
Elementary School
Violet Park
Merrick Cemetery
Terminal Neighbors
Wetlands
Sustainability
What is this third roadway I keep hearing about?
What is this third roadway I keep hearing about?
Port NOLA is working with regional and state agencies on a potential elevated roadway outside the levees along the 40 Arpent Canal. This parallel project would give St. Bernard Parish another connection to the interstate system. The roadway project is also known as the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor.
What will happen to W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
What will happen to W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is located within the terminal’s proposed boundaries. Port NOLA is ready to fund the construction of a new elementary school within Violet. We have identified two potential locations for the new school on land Port NOLA already owns.
Why Violet for the Louisiana International Terminal?
Why Violet for the Louisiana International Terminal?
Violet, Louisiana is the ideal location for the terminal with:
- Naturally deep water at the dock
- Access to four interstates
- Six Class-I rail connections
- 100-year level hurricane protection
- Excellent waterside navigation
- No height restrictions for ships, such as bridges
- Ability to enhance local transportation infrastructure
Project Timeline
Recent Updates
St. Louis Region Supports LIT to Connect America's Heartland to Future Global Trade
St. Louis regional ports and the St. Louis Regional Freightway are jointly supporting the Port of New Orleans’ (Port NOLA) efforts to strengthen the flow of inland river cargo with the development of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT).
St. Bernard Transportation Corridor Feasibility Study Moving Forward
In June, the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) awarded a contract for the study that will formally document the need for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, which will connect Lower St. Bernard to the interstate system. The study will determine the alignment of this new roadway and determine the need for other transportation improvements in the area near the Louisiana International Terminal.
