News and Updates
In Memory of Dr. Robert J. Scafidel
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.
Chalmette Disaster Recovery Center to Become SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation
100 Port Blvd., Suite # 210
Chalmette, LA 70043
Mondays - Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Updates from The Port - Hurricane Ida
The St. Bernard Port Administration office will be closed until Monday, 9/6/21. We currently anticipate to re-open on Tuesday, 9/7/21 at 8:00 A.M.
Entergy is currently staging on St. Bernard Port Property.
St. Bernard Port Tenants:
The Port office is open with limited employees on site. If tenants are in need of assistance please go to the Port Administration Building or the Port Maintenance Shop
Now Hiring : Purchasing Secretary (full-time)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District seeks a full-time person to order, receive, check all products and process requisitions and purchase orders. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, typing, filing and processing Bids, Quotes and Project Files. Work Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Applicants must have five years’ work experience in the clerical/purchasing field and be Word, Excel and Great Plains proficient. Applications may be completed at the Port office located at 100 Port Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Chalmette, La. or online at stbernardport.com/career-opportunities.
Port of New Orleans Proposed Container Terminal in Violet
Dear St. Bernard Parish Citizens:
I want to address recent talk in the community about the Port of New Orleans’ proposed development of a container terminal in Violet.
ST. BERNARD PORT INSTALLS TWO NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The two newest members of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District’s Board of Commissioners bring with them a wealth of maritime knowledge and experience that spans several decades.
Walter J. Cure IV and Jeanne E. Ferrer were both installed in a ceremony held prior to the July 13 meeting of the board.
The Pulse of the Parish - What is the Deal with this Port Container Yard?
In this episode, originally recorded April 30th, 2021, host Meaghan McCormack of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation sits down with Brandy Christian, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, and Drew Heaphy, Executive Director at the St. Bernard Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, to talk about the potential development of the container port in Violet, LA.
ST. BERNARD PORT CELEBRATING MARITIME MONTH WITH FACILITY TOUR
For the past five 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, with National Maritime Day taking place on May 22.