NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans Public Belt Railroad leaders cut the ribbon on a $3 million industrial park in New Orleans East. MSY preps for travel influx with installation of new security equipment According to the Port of New Orleans, the New Orleans Transloading Industrial Park is located on Terminal Road and was designed to help transport goods between trains and trucks. Port NOLA officials said the new facility will help facilitate faster transport of goods across the country. (Courtesy: Port of New Orleans) Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC will manage rail transloading services and "provide multi-modal shipping options for liquid and dry bulk products to existing customers while simultaneously opening new markets." Local businesses prepare for wave of Swifties in town for Eras Tour Port NOLA leaders said the $3 million project was funded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Shortline Railroad Priority Program and a match from NOPB. "Multi-modal infrastructure improvements like the NOPB Transloading Industrial Park not only allow us to move freight more efficiently through our global gateway, it also helps us grow the economy and bring more jobs to the region," said NOPB General Manager Tomeka Watson Bryant. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to see it Disney icon to get her first-ever balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 1 dead, 1 injured after crash in St. Helena Parish What is the 'blue wall' and what does it mean for 2024 election? Hammond packaging facility to get $35M upgrade