Supply Chain Research

The Port of New Orleans has commissioned a study to look into developing a second container terminal to support the long-term growth of the regional economy. Inbound container handling in 2017 was unchanged vs. 2016 after three years of growth at a 9% rate. A return to growth may be needed to justify the investment. The port is also heavily exposed to Mexico, which accounted for 41% of traffic in the past three years. That leaves New Orleans highly exposed to the outcome of NAFTA negotiations and the resulting effect on regional supply chains. The port will also need the cooperation of t...