Terminal Operator
The Port of New Orleans is proud to partner with Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) on the new Louisiana International Terminal in Violet.
- New Jersey-based
- North America’s largest marine terminal operator
- 100+ years of operations in NOLA
- Geneva, Switzerland-based
- Part of Mediterranean Shipping Company
- World’s largest container carrier
These partners are investing over $800 million into the Louisiana International Terminal. This demonstrates the industry's confidence in our ability to deliver the premier gateway in the Gulf of Mexico.
Learn more about this historic partnership here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terminal operators are responsible for:
- Operating the terminal once it's built
- Buying and maintaining equipment for the terminal
- Hiring employees
- Contracting with other companies to perform terminal-related work
Our partners are already operating our existing container terminal in New Orleans. The Louisiana International Terminal will make this a true port complex and allow the partners to strategically position cargo between the two facilities.