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Partnering for Success

Port of Greater Baton Rouge…Overview: 

Port of Greater Baton Rouge… Overview

Port Facts: 

Port Facts

Ports…Major Economic Drivers in Louisiana: 

Ports… Major Economic Drivers in Louisiana LA ports access waterways in 32 states Ports have $32.9 B impact on LA Ports generate 270,000 jobs/1 in 8 Ports produce $467 M in recurring tax revenue Ports are essential to the petrochemical industry

Port of Greater Baton Rouge…Major Economic Driver in Port Region: 

Port of Greater Baton Rouge… Major Economic Driver in Port Region

Positive Environmental Impact: 

Positive Environmental Impact Source: Red River Waterway Commission 1 60,000 bbl.two-barge tow is equivalent to: 300 Trucks

Our Vision…: 

Our Vision… “The Port’s vision is to expand our role as an economic development driver for the Port region by partnering with businesses, industries and communities to create jobs and economic growth.” Jay Hardman, P.E., Executive Director

Partnering…Key Strategy for Success: 

Partnering… Key Strategy for Success “We partner with industries and businesses to provide solutions to their business challenges…”

Partnering…Our Key Strategy for Success: 

Partnering… Our Key Strategy for Success

Partnering…Intermodal Transportation System: 

Partnering… Intermodal Transportation System On the MS River and GIWW Connects to three major railways Connects to I-10, I-12, I-49, I-55, I-59 Close to BR, NO, and Lafayette Airports Accessible to metropolitan airports

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities Port is a gateway to International trade Accessible to ocean going vessels – 45ft. draft Superior warehouses and 3000 ft. berthing space Direct transfer between ship, rail, barge and truck Midstream Mooring System General Cargo Facilities

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities 60 acre facility for Container on Barge Services Offers marshalling facility and storage yard Has RORO and heavy lift services Available property for lease and development Partners – Dow Chemical, South LA Cement, and Osprey Inland Rivers Marine Terminal (IRMT)

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities Business challenges – market timing and reach – solved with 80,000 ton storage and distribution facility Cane processed into raw sugar and stored for optimum pricing Facility can load 50,000 ton ships or 1500 ton barges Product can be shipped to Gulf coast and Eastern mills “Sugar in your morning coffee started at our Port” Port and LA Sugarcane Cooperative

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities Largest storage elevator on the Mississippi Handles 11% of LA’s grain production Location saves farmers $1.3 M annually Flour mill produces 600,000 tons daily “Your morning toast started at our Port” Port and Cargill Grain Elevator – Horizon Flour Mill

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities Port’s location has cost advantages for many companies Beans imported from 50+ countries by truck from NO Port Roasted and vacuum packed at the Port Transported by truck to 11 states and 43 CC Coffee Houses “Your toast, coffee and sugar started at our Port” Port and Community Coffee

Partnering…Unique Facilities: 

Partnering… Unique Facilities Local businesses receive goods by ship, barge, truck, or rail and cost effectively store them at port Port has 525,000 sq. ft. of warehouses and transit sheds Customers range from Exxon/Mobil to Wal-Mart Port Warehouses Provide “Just in Time” Inventory

Other Partners…at the Port: 

Other Partners…at the Port Molasses Terminal – Westway Terminal Company Oil Terminal – Petroleum Fuel and Terminal Company, sub. of Apex Oil Company Barge Terminal and Bulk Coke Handling facility – Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminal

Partnering…Marketing Network: 

Partnering… Marketing Network Cooperative endeavor among NO, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, South LA and Baton Rouge Ports Marketing the ports as “the largest port in the world” Coordinated by University of NO College of Urban Affairs Partners – DED, Chambers of Commerce, Regional Economic Dev. Agencies Mississippi River Corridor Initiative

Partnering…Financial and Economic Resources: 

Partnering… Financial and Economic Resources

Our Partnerships Can Work For Your Business…: 

Our Partnerships Can Work For Your Business… Experienced leadership team and customer focused staff Property with port resource advantages Intermodal transportation system, unique facilities, marketing network and financial and economic resources meet complex business challenges

Your Port…Your Partner For Success: 

Your Port… Your Partner For Success Together We Will Grow the Port Region’s Economic Future!