Port Record by the Port of New Orleans, Highlights (June/July)

Kearney Companies
Jun 2
2 min read

The Kearney Companies is pleased to share the great information that our partner, The Port of New Orleans, provides in their ongoing newsletter, The Port Record. The news included below is from the June/July issue.

Cargo ships docked at a bustling port with colorful containers and cranes. A bright, cloudy sky hangs over a distant city skyline.

Port of New Orleans Celebrates Ninth Annual Maritime Month

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) celebrated its ninth annual Maritime Month May 1-31 and National Maritime Day on May 22, 2025.

National Maritime Day is observed each year to highlight the critical role the maritime industry plays in global commerce and to salute the dedicated women and men who connect Louisiana to markets worldwide.

The month-long celebration also pays tribute to the region’s rich maritime history. Maritime activity on the Mississippi River is responsible for millions in economic impact and thousands of family-supporting jobs in the region and state.

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Cruise ship sailing on a river near a city skyline under a cloudy sky. Buildings and docks line the waterfront. Calm, scenic view.

Port NOLA Sets All-Time Record High for Cruise Passenger Moves

The Port of New Orleans announces it set a record high in March 2025 with over 165,000 cruise passenger movements- the number of cruise passengers who either board or leave a cruise ship.

The record-breaking numbers topped Port NOLA’s previous high of just over 155,000 cruise passenger moves in March 2023. This momentum comes after a record-breaking year in 2024 for Port NOLA with more than 1.2 million cruise passenger movements.

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Port of New Orleans Names Loren Marino as Vice President of External Affairs and Chief of Staff

The Port of New Orleans announces that it has named Loren Marino as its Vice President of External Affairs and Chief of Staff.

In this critical role, Marino will oversee community engagement, ensure effective communication and execution across the Port and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), lead strategic planning efforts along with oversight for Human Resources, Procurement, IT, and Marketing and Communications.

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During Maritime Month 2025, The Port of New Orleans highlighted the people of the port who keep the global supply chain moving safely and efficiently as well as the vital roles they play in delivering Louisiana's future.