Marriott Convention Center News

Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange cited numerous Port and industry-wide accomplishments, while challenging local business leaders to think big and act as ambassadors for the maritime community during today’s 27th Annual State of the Port Address hosted by the International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans at the Marriott Convention Center. LaGrange ticked through a series of best rankings – most notably the No. 1 logistics hub…

Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange will deliver the 27th Annual State of the Port address tomorrow at a luncheon at the New Orleans Marriott Convention Center. The speech is hosted by the International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans. Gary LaGrange, President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, will highlight recent successes and focus on opportunities and challenges for the future. From building support for a deeper Mississippi River channel to funding the infrastructure needs of the trade and transportation industry…