Heniff Transportation Systems (Heniff) will manage rail transloading services at the newly opened New Orleans Transloading Industrial Park, following the signing of an agreement with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Located on Terminal Road in New Orleans East, the park is expected to facilitate easier movement of goods between trucks and trains for shippers. "We're excited to welcome Heniff as a new NOPB customer at our Transloading Industrial Park in New Orleans East," said Port NOLA Acting President & CEO and Acting NOPB CEO, Ronald Wendel. "Together, we will ensure products are moved more efficiently through the global supply chain while also driving economic growth in and beyond this region." The property, owned by the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), will provide Heniff with the opportunity to offer multi-modal shipping options for liquid and dry bulk products to existing customers, while simultaneously opening new markets. "The enhanced rail infrastructure and its strategic location offer our company a true competitive edge and service enhancements for our many customers," commented Bob Heniff, founder & CEO of Heniff Transportation Systems, whose transload network includes 44 locations across North America. The total project cost for the facility was US$3 million, with funding sources including a US$1.5 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Shortline Ra.