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The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is a Class III switching railroad with the primary mission to promote economic growth and development in trade and commerce through the operation of a neutral switching and terminal carrier for the New Orleans rail gateway. Learn more about our system and services.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Grants Federal Permit for Louisiana International Terminal, Authorizing Construction of America's Next Great Deepwater Port

2026-08-17

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation's only new greenfield container port currently under development — a project positioned to redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, strengthen the U.S. supply chain, and accelerate American manufacturing and commerce.

Freedom Intermodal Expands Advanced Bulk Liquid Packaging Facility in New Orleans, Enhancing Regional Supply Chain Capabilities

2026-06-08

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) today announced the expansion of Freedom Intermodal Tank Services' operations in New Orleans East with the opening of a new bulk liquid packaging facility that further strengthens Louisiana's position as a premier global trade and logistics hub.

Port NOLA and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Partner with UTC Transoceanic to Bring AI-Powered Oversized Cargo Technology to New Orleans

2026-05-28

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) are partnering with newly launched logistics company UTC Transoceanic to bring advanced artificial intelligence and digital rail technology to one of the country’s most important gateways for oversized cargo.

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