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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.

2023 State of the Port

Join IFFCBANO and The Port of New Orleans on Friday, November 3, 2023 for the 2023 State of the Port. Hear from Port NOLA CEO Brandy Christian as she shares perspectives on the current state of the port and looks ahead to opportunities as we “Deliver Louisiana’s Future.” Reception and networking will begin at 10:30 AM with the brunch program starting at 11:00 AM

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New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Celebrates Completion of Railyard Expansion Project

2023-08-23

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) celebrated the completion of an expansion project that will further increase throughput in the New Orleans rail gateway. Located along the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, the newly constructed France Road Railyard will improve efficiencies and increase NOPB’s capacity to switch, interchange and store rail cars, now accommodating an additional 220 storage cars.

Port NOLA CEO Delivers 2023 State of the Port Address

2023-11-03

Today, Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO, and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) CEO, delivered the 2023 State of the Port address highlighting successes across the Port’s four lines of business — cargo, rail, industrial real estate and cruise. In the address titled “Delivering Louisiana’s Future,” Christian also touted significant progress in the development of the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) as well as major investments in the Port’s other vital maritime infrastructure.

Port NOLA CEO to Deliver 2023 State of the Port November 3rd

2023-10-09

Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) CEO, will deliver the 2023 State of the Port address, titled “Delivering Louisiana’s Future” Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at the Sheraton New Orleans. Christian will provide updates and outlooks on the Port’s four lines of business (cargo, rail, industrial real estate and cruise) and share long-term strategies to grow international commerce for Louisiana.

Gov. John Bel Edwards Appoints Todd Murphy to Port of New Orleans Board

2023-07-25

Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Todd P. Murphy to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) this month to succeed Commissioner Jack C. Jensen. Murphy was sworn in during today’s monthly Board meeting and will serve a five-year term.

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Railcars handled in 2023 (YTD)