1, the Port of New Orleans is located in the throat of the Mississippi River, the hinterland is deep and wide, is the United States of America's important river and sea, sea and land intermodal transportation center.

2, the Port of New Orleans was built in 1718. the early 19th century, due to the cotton and grain exports

export volume increased, the port developed rapidly. In recent years, the port cargo throughput accounted for the first oil, followed by grains, groceries, coal, etc., the annual throughput are about 100 million tons. Ranked first in the country's ports.

3, the port to re-export trade is the main, the port area set up a foreign trade zone, covers an area of 7.6 hectares, imported goods can be stored, processed or exhibition duty-free in this. Is the junction of seven railroad lines, connected to Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and other major cities. Surface transportation

Convenient, is the hub of the Delta region's freeway network.

4, a number of bridges across both sides of the Mississippi River. The famous Lake Pontchartrain levee is 39 kilometers long, communicating between downtown and the north shore of the lake. There is an international airport and two domestic airports.