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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).

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.

The Port of New Orleans Announces Double Digit Growth for Intermodal Rail Volumes

2024-06-13

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) announced intermodal rail volumes are up more than 15% YTD, when comparing January through May. Through its growing intermodal service and efficient global and inland connections, Port NOLA ensures that goods arrive at homes across the nation, that businesses can efficiently move their products, and that economic prosperity and job creation for the state and region continues. Rail represents approximately 33% of Port NOLA and NOPB’s consolidated annual revenue.

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Railcars handled in 2024 (YTD)