Gary LaGrange
Gary LaGrange
transit
The transit sheds incurred damage, but could be used while we make repairs.
calls increase ship truck
As the ship calls increase, the truck calls will have to increase proportionately.
existence knew longer percent port thirty
Thirty percent of the port is no longer in existence as we knew it Aug. 28.
afford army-and-navy cannot cause companies lose nine study
That 18-month (Army Corps) study will cause those nine companies to relocate to other states, other ports. We cannot afford to lose one job.
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New Orleans blossomed into one of the most popular points of embarkation for cruise ship customers and was on pace to break the 1 million-passenger mark. The cruise industry evolved into a major economic engine for the entire city, generating $226 million in direct and indirect sales annually. NCL is a vital part of that success and I commend them for their support and commitment to the rebuilding of a greater New Orleans.
competition katrina simply
There's always that possibility, but I thought there was that possibility before Katrina. Competition is not a new wrinkle. Katrina simply escalated it.
confidence customers faith historical prognosis pull six weeks
It's a historical moment. Two weeks ago the prognosis was six months, so to pull it off so our customers have enough faith and confidence in us is very heartwarming.
damage outcome
The outcome is not good. Yesterday, I thought the damage could have been worse; but today, I'm not so sure.
starting work
We're starting to get back to work today.
almost dedicated military next orleans port relief several
In the next several weeks, almost all of the Port of New Orleans will be dedicated to military relief vessels.
although decent electrical fairly hurricane katrina manpower port power survived
The Port of New Orleans' riverfront terminals survived Hurricane Katrina in fairly decent shape. Although they are damaged, they are still workable once electrical power and manpower is available.
hand standing turn
We wouldn't turn it down. But we haven't been standing there with our hand out.
container fallen feet ground guess inside number onto small stack train water
Our guess is around 100 units and that most were empties. One container had fallen from the stack onto the train adjacent to the facility. A small number of containers on the ground were in approximately 2 feet of water and any cargoes inside would be effected.
close france road total
I would say that France Road and Jourdan Road are close to being a total loss.