The Port Works - Caddo/Bossier

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Today, we remember and celebrate the incredible legacy of Anne Gremillion, a true champion for our Port of Caddo-Bossier. Anne’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on our community. Her vision and leadership helped transform our port into a thriving hub of commerce and opportunity. We extend our deepest gratitude to Anne for her remarkable service and enduring impact. Anne Gremillion will be missed but never forgotten.

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Thank you to Tracy Whittington and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Shreveport Program for coming to tour and learn about our Port!

Today, we celebrate the achievements of our American workforce, who make our country prosperous and strong! Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

Thank you to the Shreveport-Bossier Committee of 100 and KTBS for inviting our Executive Port Director, Eric England, to share our good news on “Good to Know!"

Eric England, Executive Port Director Catch the latest episode of the Good to Know podcast featuring Eric England, Executive Port Director at The Port! In this episode, Eric shares his extensive ...

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We are so pleased to announce a new Port tenant!

The Port’s barge traffic is having a busy week! Our amazing Ops Team unloaded 3 barges of steel coils, and today 3 more building modules are being loaded onto a barge via our RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) dock.

We’re thrilled to share that one of our incredible Port tenants, Calumet Packaging, is once again stepping up to support our community’s first responders. For the second year in a row, they’re generously providing meals to those who keep us safe!

Calumet to feed area first responders for second year SHREVEPORT, La. - Calumet, Inc. will provide lunches Thursday for local first responders in Bossier, Caddo, and Webster parishes. It's happening from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at five different

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Commissioner Captain Thomas F. Murphy served on the Board of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission from 2007–2023 and presided over the Commission as President in 2014-2015.
Along with his service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve, Captain Murphy’s leadership, dedication, and extensive maritime expertise, contributed significantly to the goals and the initiatives of The Port which led to The Port’s assets being in excess of $1 billion and employment over 1,800. Commissioner Capt. Tom Muphy will be missed but never forgotten.

Obituary for Thomas Fortson Murphy at Osborn Funeral Home Captain Thomas Fortson Tom Murphy crossed the bar on his final voyage on August 12, 2024, bound for that Snug Harbor on Gods celestial shore. He eagerly awaited taking on the Pilot for this ultimate journey. Capt. Tom was born in Shreveport, LA on October 11, 1935, to Robert Thomas

Yesterday at the Port Commission meeting, we celebrated Garland Well’s 20th anniversary with The Port! Thank you, Garland, for your service!!

We are grateful for all our Port Commissioners! Thank you to our Past Port Commission President, Roy Griggs, for his many contributions to our Port and our community!

Roy Griggs donates to Southern University at Shreveport SHREVEPORT, La. - A generous donation from Roy Griggs was presented to Southern University at Shreveport and the Roy Griggs School of Business.

Good Friday morning from the friendly shores of the Red River in Shreveport. Another busy day beginning at The Port!

Congratulations to our own Vice President of the Port Commission, Josh Williams, for being sworn in as the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Assistant Chief Civil Deputy!

The construction of The Port’s 40,000-square-foot heavy-duty industrial warehouse is almost finished, with the interiors currently being built.

Congratulations to Garland Wells on 20 years at The Port!!

The day begins with 2 empty barges and ends with 2 full scrap barges! Another busy day of commerce on the Red River at The Port!

Sharing the news about the upcoming meeting today concerning extending the navigation channel in the Red River.

Southwest Arkansas Red River Navigation Channel Extension The official public website of the Vicksburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Thank you to the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association for inviting us to speak about the exciting developments at The Port in our efforts to bring more jobs to our community!

Thank you to 318 Forum Magazine and Mary Ann Van Osdell on sharing the great news about Heirloom Cabon Technologies and our Port!

Capturing CO2 From the Air
Heirloom Carbon Technologies Inc. facility soon to be built
by Mary Ann Van Osdell

Heirloom Carbon Technologies Inc. is moving forward with the first phase of a decarbonization project that combines public and private investment to create two direct air capture (DAC) facilities at the Port of Caddo-Bossier.

Construction on the new facility is expected to begin by the end of the year. At the Port, the company is expected to create 81 direct new jobs with average annual salaries of more than $56,000.

Heirloom’s technology enhances the power of limestone to capture CO2 directly from the air. The company estimates it will remove around 17,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, beginning in 2026.

During the first phase, the company plans to invest $475 million to establish its first DAC facility in Louisiana and ... Read more and share from our digital format at https://npaper-wehaa.com/forum-news #2024/07/10/?article=4239290
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Happy 4th of July!

To celebrate the 4th of July, The Port is proudly showcasing flags along Doug Attaway Blvd, leading to our Regional Commerce Center!

The Port hosted the NLCOG meeting, collaborating closely with community partners to strategically plan future distribution routes. Our primary objective is to enhance commerce through The Port by improving connectivity, optimizing logistics, and increasing efficiency for The Port tenants.

Congratulations to Amanda Bailey on 5 years at The Port!!

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More great news at The Port!

CapturePoint's CENLA Hub to Store CO2 From Two Heirloom Direct Air Capture Plants Near Shreveport, Louisiana | CapturePoint Heirloom, a pioneer in Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 and operator of the first US commercial DAC facility, announced today the intent to build two new DAC plants in the Port of Caddo-Bossier near Shreveport, Louisiana. CapturePoint will partner with Heirloom to take the captured CO2 from both plan...

Thank you so much River Bend Rotary for inviting us to share all of the great news happening at our Port!

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Big news at the Port of Caddo-Bossier!!

Heirloom Carbon Technologies Announces $475 Million Investment to Establish North America’s Second Direct Air Capture Facility in Louisiana - LED | Louisiana Economic Development SHREVEPORT, La. – Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc. announced it is moving forward with the first phase of a decarbonization project that combines public and private investment to create two direct air capture (DAC) facilities at the Port of Caddo-Bossier.

Today on Juneteenth, The Port of Caddo-Bossier memorializes those who offered us hope for the future and the opportunity to renew our pursuit of liberty and freedom!

Grateful to KSLA for spreading the positive news about the collaboration of our partners, the Red River Waterway Commission, LA DOTD, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg District, as they advance the study to deepen the navigation channel in the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway from 9 feet to 12 feet. This enhancement will accommodate larger cargo and optimize the economic advantages of barge transportation on the Red River.

LaDOTD, other groups to study depth of J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Officials say the waterway provides affordable transportation and brings economic prosperity to the Red River.

Today, the Port celebrates Flag Day to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag's adoption, in 1777. The United States Army also celebrates its birthday today after 249 years of service.

Thank you to KTBS for inviting our Port Executive Director, Eric England, to come talk about our Port Tenant Job Fair which is today from 2:00 – 7:00 pm!

Port of Caddo-Bossier to host tenant job fair SHREVEPRT, La. - The Port of Caddo-Bossier will host a job fair for its tenants who are looking to fill open positions. The job fair will take place on Wednesday