[20051014]RS22297_路易斯安那州港口：新奥尔良、路易斯安那州南部和巴吞鲁日.pdf

1 Port of New Orleans website,(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22297October 14, 2005Ports in Louisiana: New Orleans, SouthLouisiana, and Baton RougeVanessa CieslakInformation Research Specialist Knowledge Services GroupSummaryThis report provides background information and import/export statistics on theports of New Orleans, South Louisiana, and Baton Rouge. These ports provideimportant access to world markets and sources of exported and imported raw materials.The three ports are usually discussed together because of their shared geography, shiptraffic, and cargo. When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, it stalledthe transportation supply lines for imports and exports in the area. Port Fourchon, whichis a multi-use port and services offshore oil and gas facilities and the Louisiana OffshoreOil Port will not be covered in this report. For additional information on this topic, seeCRS Report RS22257, Hurricane Katrina: Shipping Disruptions, by John Frittelli; andCRS Report RL33075, U.S. Agriculture After Hurricane Katrina: Status and Issues,by Randy Schnepf and Ralph Chite