New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Boosts Liquid Bulk Capacity: A Strategic Expansion
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) and Gulf Gateway Terminal LLC have unveiled a significant expansion in their liquid bulk storage capacity at the Gulf Gateway’s facility located at the Port of New Orleans. This strategic move is set to enhance the terminal's efficiency and throughput capabilities.
The terminal, positioned as a crucial liquid storage and distribution hub, spans 40 acres at the port, granting access to all six Class I railroads through the NOPB. With the recent addition of a new storage tank, the facility's capacity will effectively double, with plans in place for further expansions in the coming years.
"GCT will now be able to store 260,000 barrels of liquid product, and we plan to add an additional tank a year to our operations for the next 10 years," remarked Brent Robertson, GCT site manager, highlighting the long-term vision of this expansion initiative.
Tomeka Watson Bryant, General Manager of the New Orleans Public Belt, added, "We value our long-standing partnership with Gulf Gateway Terminal. Over the years, we have collaborated to increase rail volumes through the New Orleans gateway. This expansion not only allows us to better serve our customers but also facilitates greater freight movement throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico."
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This expansion marks a pivotal step in bolstering the infrastructural capabilities of the port, aiming to streamline logistical operations and accommodate increasing freight demands in North America. As the intersection of liquid bulk transportation and rail logistics continues to grow, such developments underscore the importance of strategic enhancements in key logistics hubs across the continent.
