Beyond the Bridge: Janine Mansour on Port NOLA’s Vision for Global Trade

In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, we sit down with Janine Mansour, Commercial Director at the Port of New Orleans, to talk about the port's role in global trade, infrastructure growth, and community engagement. Janine shares how Port NOLA is working to become a Gulf gateway of choice by connecting water, rail, and highway networks with regional shippers and consumers.The conversation dives into the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a major new container terminal project designed to handle larger vessels that can’t pass under the Crescent City Connection bridge. Janine details how the port selected a 1,200-acre site in Violet, Louisiana, and is developing the project as a public-private partnership with Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited (MSC), with $800 million in private funding already committed.We also hear how the port is involving the community from the start—through advisory councils, an on-site project office, and plans for a dedicated truck bypass road to reduce local traffic impact. Janine closes by sharing personal insights on leadership, family, and what keeps her passionate about global logistics.Don’t miss this episode if you want to understand how smart port planning, private investment, and local partnerships can drive global logistics forward. This episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics is proudly sponsored by the Port of New Orleans—connecting global commerce to inland markets with water, rail, and highway access.Visit https://portnola.com for more information