AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPort Expansion: T. Parker Host is putting $50 million into Avondale Global Gateway, adding a 200,000-square-foot warehouse, expanding rail capacity and activating a fifth deepwater dock. The work is expected to finish by December 2027. Energy: Cheniere raised its earnings forecast as LNG demand surged, while QatarEnergy signed a 20-year deal for gas from Woodside’s Louisiana project. River Trade: Low Mississippi River levels are driving up barge costs and squeezing grain profits as harvest winds down. State Finances: Fitch upgraded Louisiana’s bond rating to AA, a move that could lower borrowing costs, though the savings remain uncertain. Data Centers: Gov. Jeff Landry plans to add conditions to tax breaks for data centers, which he calls “digital factories.” Jobs: Louisiana added 36,000 jobs over the past year, with construction leading the gains. Tourism: Essence Festival organizers say they may consider other cities if they can’t reach a multi-year deal with New Orleans; negotiations are clouded by unpaid vendor bills.
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