Plaquemines Port

Welcome our new Director of Projects, Celeste Bergeron! A proud native of the Westbank of New Orleans, Celeste is a dedicated and experienced professional in the marine engineering industry. A graduate of Nicholls State University, Celeste has spent the last six years excelling in document control for multimillion dollar projects. Her expertise extends to regulatory project management, where she has successfully assisted clients in obtaining project permits through effective communication with various government agencies, including USACE, LA DNR, CPRA, Levee Districts, and LA DEQ. Celeste is a lifelong learner, always eager to expand her knowledge and skill set. She is driven by a commitment to her family and community, striving to set a positive example for her daughter. Celeste believes in the power of hard work and self-belief, instilling these values in her daughter to show that anything is possible with dedication and perseverance. In her free time, Celeste enjoys cooking, singing karaoke, spending quality time with family and friends, and exploring the beauty of nature. She embraces all that the world has to offer, finding joy in both simple and grand experiences.

Our Plaquemines We Work The Waterways event was a great success!

We are committed to key projects like the ferry landing rehabilitation to further the infrastructure and future of the community. The Pointe à la Hache ferry is scheduled to reopen in quarter one of 2025.

Plaquemines Port is pleased to announce the signing of the very first Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with Corn Belt Ports and the five Louisiana deep water ports, Plaquemines Port, Port of South Louisiana, St. Bernard Port, Harbor, & Terminal District, Port of New Orleans, and Port of Greater Baton Rouge. This historic partnership is poised to drive significant advancements in cooperation efforts toward business development, infrastructure investment, and federal support for port operations along America’s Marine Highways 35 and 55.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our former legal assistant, Jennifer Roth. Jennifer was an asset to our team, immensely strong in her faith, and most importantly, a proud mother and grandmother. Services will be held Monday, September 23 at The Venue in St. Amant, Louisiana. https://lnkd.in/gRHaYXmW

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced the U.S. Department of Transportation will grant Plaquemines Port $4,732,022 to improve port safety from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This funding will replace two ferry landing barges for the Belle Chasse-Scarsdale ferry, as well as a maintenance barge. Plaquemines was one of 18 awarded out of 43 eligible projects. The project will improve safety and general state of repair as the Port provides vital east-west ferry service for Plaquemines Parish residents and commuters from St. Bernard and Jefferson Parishes. "This grant program allows us to plan ahead and be proactive in increasing the resiliency of our ferry system," said Jalen Brown, M.B.A., Director of Security and Vessels.

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Last week we held our inaugural Port Night, hosted by NOLA Terminal LLC. It was wonderful to have our legislators, elected officials, commissioners, tenants, and fellow ports in attendance. Together, we’re moving Louisiana forward!

We were pleased to host a Port District helicopter tour this week for a number of local and state dignitaries. They were able to receive a bird's eye view of a number of ongoing and upcoming projects such as the Walker Road bridge, Plaquemines LNG, water treatment plant, PALH ferry and future container terminal site. Thank you to our pilot Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office Captain Mark Sauer and to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for a safe and successful flight. Pictured L to R: chandler hegwood, Senator Gary Carter Jr., Treasurer John Fleming, MD, Regional Director James T. "J.T." Hannan, Plaquemines Port Director Charles Tillotson, Multimodal Commissioner Julia Fisher Cormier, Ports and Waterways Chairman Marc Hebert

Port Executives and Commissioners visited Deep South Construction with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC to view the progress of the Pointe à la Hache ferry ramp repairs. Work is progressing and on schedule, with movement of the old materials expected in the coming weeks. Repairs will now feature steel versus timber, allowing for a much stronger ramp foundation. Anticipated completion of the repairs is Quarter 1 2025. Pictured L to R: Leon Vial, Commissioner Patricia McCarty, Rachel Kenney, PE, Charles Tillotson, Angelina Chauvin Vicknair, MBA, Commissioner Rev. Tyronne Edwards, Raoul Chauvin, Jalen Brown, M.B.A.