A project involving the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) and Port NOLA is underway on the Lower Mississippi River in Louisiana, competing for global shipping traffic.
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Updated Sep 15
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What happened
A project involving the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) and Port NOLA is underway on the Lower Mississippi River in Louisiana, competing for global shipping traffic.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Army Corps of Engineers approved a permit for the Louisiana International Terminal, while St. Bernard Parish filed a suit challenging Port NOLA's authority.Sub-event
- Due to capacity issues, the New Orleans terminal on the Lower Mississippi River cannot accommodate large vessels and is rerouting traffic to Houston.Sub-event
Federal permit granted for construction to proceed on the LIT project in Louisiana.1 source
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Louisiana
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