The St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District hosted its second annual guided tour of its Chalmette and Arabi Terminals on June 1 to highlight the facilities’ positive economic impact on St. Bernard.

For the past six years, local maritime leaders have recognized the region’s rich maritime history and honored its hardworking men and women by celebrating “Maritime Month” each May to coincide with National Maritime Day on May 22.

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District will join in the month-long celebration by hosting its second annual guided tour of its Chalmette and Arabi Terminals to highlight the facilities’ positive economic impact on St. Bernard, said Port Executive Director Drew Heaphy.

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District and American Sugar Refining-Domino Sugar recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the sugar refinery’s new warehouse at the Port’s Chalmette Terminal which will be managed by Meyers Warehouse, Inc

St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District is reporting another successful year with record tonnage despite the economy still being affected by covid-19, Executive Director Drew Heaphy said.

"This is an exciting time for the St. Bernard Port as we focus on expanding our operations and growing infrastructure,” said Nunez, at St. Bernard native. “The partnership with the Board and Port Administration is productive, and we're committed to contributing to the economic growth of St. Bernard Parish. I look forward to leading these efforts in 2022."

It is with much sorrow that we announce the death of Robert J. Scafidel, Ed.D. Dr. Scafidel was the Executive Director for the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District from 1998 to 2017. As Executive Director, he achieved his goals of renovating docks, developing riverfront property, and improving the economic conditions in St. Bernard Parish by creating jobs. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. We are grateful for his contribution to the St. Bernard Port and the maritime community.