The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration awarded a $26,766,869 Project Grant to the Port of South Louisiana dba Globalplex Terminal under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823). The grant supports construction of four key infrastructure components to enhance the port's cargo handling capabilities: 1) A heavy load capacity floor in an existing 54,000 sq. ft. warehouse, 2) Conveyor system improvements to support agricultural exports, 3) A new 0.5-mile rail spur to provide direct rail access to the warehouse, and 4) A new dock access bridge and road designed to handle 1,000 psf live loads and heavy truck traffic. The project aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of freight movement through the port's intermodal transportation hub. Work is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2029.
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