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Officials in Plaquemines Parish are considering whether to continue developing a new West Bank container terminal, pending a study expected within weeks. This study, commissioned by five deepwater ports, will assess regional cooperation and competitiveness.

Lloyd Newsom, a council member, indicated that the decision will depend on the study's recommendations. His remarks followed the resignation of the Louisiana Gateway Port Executive Director due to unrelated issues.

Meanwhile, the Port of New Orleans plans to advance its terminal project, awaiting a crucial U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit by early 2026.