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THE CHALMETTE TERMINAL and Industrial Park is located one mile downriver from the Arabi Terminal (mile 89.5 AHP). Chalmette Terminal encompasses 216 acres of land with more than 1.8 million square feet of building space, 100 acres of open land partially available for office space leasing. Recently, several buildings have been redesigned and rehabilitated for leasing to major clients. The site is fully equipped with all necessary utilities including electricity, gas, water, and sewerage. Almost any requirement for water and power can be met. High pressure natural gas crosses the site. Port Administrators are available to assist with development projects. Contact us for current availability.

BRIEF HISTORY OF CHALMETTE TERMINAL The Chalmette Terminal was purchased by St. Bernard Port from Kaiser Aluminum in January 1989. Since the acquisition, The St. Bernard Port has developed the property into a thriving industrial park consisting of 50 businesses, employing an excess of 1000 people.

FUTURE EXPANSION Rehabilitation of several buildings are continuing on a rehab or build to suit bases along with future construction of additional warehouse space. Recently, the site was selected by five new lessees thus increasing the total tenants to over 50 firms.

CHALMETTE MID-STREAM VESSEL MOORING In July 2002 a mid-stream mooring operation was put into service. This facility marked the first time that cargo was handled on the Mississippi River via Chalmette Terminal. The facility is currently leased to Associated Terminals of St. Bernard. In 2007 the Port added an additional set of mid-stream mooring buoys at the Chalmette Terminal doubling its barge fleeting capacity.

Intermodal Facilities: Both Arabi and Chalmette Terminals offer intermodal facilities with access via truck, rail, and ship.

Intermodal Trucking Facility: A sixty acre intermodal facility is open and is leased by Boasso America. This facility will comprise of a laydown area for liquid bulk tanks, office space, shop areas, and a tank washing facility.