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The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is a Class III switching railroad with the primary mission of serving the Port of New Orleans and local industries. Learn more about our system and services.

The Port of New Orleans Acquires Coffee Drive Warehouse, Announces New, 10-Year Lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc.

2024-07-02

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced its purchase of the 210,000 square foot warehouse located at 5200 Coffee Drive in the Uptown Port of New Orleans Terminal, which is supported by a new, 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc. (The Kearney Companies), a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL). This agreement marks another milestone in the longstanding relationship between Port NOLA, The Kearney Companies, and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), which provides rail service to its facilities and connection to all six Class 1 Railroads (BNSF, CPKCS, CN, CSX, NS and UP).

Governor Jeff Landry Appoints Michael Thomas as Chairman of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners

2024-09-26

Gov. Jeff Landry recently appointed Michael A. Thomas as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for a five-year term. With the alignment of Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), Thomas will also serve as Chairman of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission.

Francine Media Advisory

2024-09-13

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have resumed all normal operations following Hurricane Francine.

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Major Infrastructure Projects Near Completion

2024-08-05

Today, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) announced significant progress on two major infrastructure enhancement projects - the Transloading Industrial Park and the Claiborne Yard expansion.

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