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Louisiana’s New Deepwater Port Approved | Lake Charles News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Louisiana International Terminal, a $1.8 billion public-private port project in St. Bernard Parish set to open in 2028—designed to handle massive container ships too big for New Orleans’ current port. This deepwater hub will serve 32 states via the Mississippi River, boost U.S. exports, and create thousands of jobs, generating over $1 billion in tax revenue by 2050. With capacity projected at 1.2 million vessels annually within 25 years, it’s seen as a national infrastructure game-changer—and the final major hurdle is now cleared. Listen in…
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