Cuban delegation visits NOLA port

A seven-member delegation of Cuban trade ambassadors met with Port of New Orleans officials and Louisiana trade representatives Jan. 25. The delegation’s day began with an overview of the island-nation’s economy, trade activity, and Mariel Container Terminal. A Louisiana business roundtable followed with representatives from manufacturing, shipping and logistics providers and a tour of the Port. The delegation later met with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and had dinner with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson and officials from the five deep-water ports located on the Lower Mississippi River. (Source: Maritime Logistics Professional 01/25/17)