Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC Formally Incorporated, Advancing Transformational Container Terminal Project in St. Bernard Parish

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2026

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Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC Formally Incorporated, Advancing 
Transformational Container Terminal Project in St. Bernard Parish

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), Ports America, and 
Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), a global container terminal investor and operator part 
of the MSC Group, today announced the formal incorporation of Louisiana International 
Terminal Holdings LLC, a joint venture between the two private partners that is now 
active and will serve as the operating group for the Louisiana International Terminal 
(LIT) project.

The creation of Louisiana International Terminal Holdings, LLC marks an important
milestone in the development of the Louisiana International Terminal, a next-generation 
container facility in St. Bernard Parish that will position Louisiana as a premier gateway 
for global trade.

“We are at a defining moment for the future of Louisiana’s role in international 
commerce,” said Beth Branch, President and CEO of Port NOLA. “The Louisiana 
International Terminal is not only an impactful regional project, it is a nationally 
significant investment that will strengthen U.S. supply chains, expand export capacity, 
and ensure Louisiana remains competitive in the global economy for generations to 
come.”

The joint venture company, Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC, is intended 
to manage the operations of the terminal, working in close coordination with Port NOLA, 
which is responsible for designing and constructing the facility to meet global standards.

Strengthening Louisiana’s Global Gateway

Strategically located to accommodate the largest container vessels calling the Gulf, the 
Louisiana International Terminal will enhance cargo capacity, improve supply chain 
efficiency and resiliency, and expand market access for U.S. exporters.
The formation of Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC provides a coordinated
structure to support the development of the project and future operation of the terminal.

Transformational Economic Impact

A newly released economic impact study by Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.)—
incorporating findings from multiple analyses—highlights the substantial and recurring 
economic benefits the Louisiana International Terminal is expected to deliver for St. 
Bernard Parish and the broader region. GNO, Inc. is the nonprofit driving economic 
development across Southeast Louisiana, working to grow jobs and investment 
throughout the region’s 10 parishes—from Jefferson and Orleans to St. Tammany and 
Tangipahoa.

To underscore the magnitude of this investment, current parish revenues and 
employment levels provide important context. 

• St. Bernard Parish generated approximately $52 million in total tax revenue in 
2024 according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. 
• At full buildout, the Louisiana International Terminal is expected to generate 
approximately $33.3 million in new annual tax revenues. That represents an 
increase of around 64% over current parish tax collections. 
• These revenues are expected to provide a durable, long-term fiscal foundation 
for St. Bernard Parish, supporting essential public services and driving sustained 
economic growth.
• This means LIT represents one of the most significant economic inflection points 
in the Parish’s modern history.
• LIT will also support an additional 4,339 jobs in St. Bernard Parish increasing 
parish employment by approximately 37% relative to current parish employment 
(11,868 jobs).

Beyond these local impacts, the Louisiana International Terminal is expected to 
drive thousands of jobs across Louisiana and the United States through expanded trade 
activity, supply chain connectivity, and port-related industries, reinforcing its role as 
critical national infrastructure.

Read the Full Economic Impact Report
A comprehensive analysis of the Louisiana International Terminal’s economic and fiscal 
impact is available here.


About Port NOLA: The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal 
gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port — delivering seamless, 
integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road. Port NOLA is a diverse deep
water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico -- with 
access to 30-plus major inland hubs such as Dallas, Memphis, Chicago and Canada via 
14,500 miles of waterways, 6 Class I railroads and interstate roadways. Strategic 
alignment with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, a Class III connecting railroad, 
strengthens Port NOLA’s position as an integrated hub and supports the Port’s mission 
of driving regional economic prosperity.