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In
the heart of the Port of South Louisiana's jurisdiction is
a 335-acre (135-hectare) maritime industrial park. The Globalplex
Intermodal Terminal is a public terminal -owned by the Port
of South Louisiana and operated by Associated Terminals and
Kinder-Morgan- for both vessels and barges that provides handling
and storage for bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargos.
Globalplex is an excellent location for manufacturing, distribution,
and logistics companies.
Formerly
a sugar refining complex and an integral part of the economic
and social history of the region, the Globalplex Intermodal
Terminal is a one-of-a-kind public facility on the lower Mississippi
River. Its redevelopment is guided by a master plan that focuses
on the dynamic needs of today's shippers and manufacturers.
Flexibility, efficiency, and connectivity are the hallmarks
of the redesign and new construction.
BULK
TERMINAL | GENERAL CARGO TERMINAL |
GUESTHOUSE
TERMINAL OPERATING GROUP
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Bulk
Globalplex
Bulk Terminal
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Globalplex
Intermodal Terminal's deep-draft bulk terminal is dedicated
to handling materials including, but not limited to,
cement, mineral ores, and woodchips. This terminal,
operated by Kinder-Morgan,
is equipped with a Carlsen screw-type unloader for special
handling of cement. The cement facility, which includes
dome storage, is one of the largest in the United States.
Cargo is quickly moved to and from landside storage
via an extensive covered conveyor system.
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Globalplex
Globalplex
General Cargo Terminal
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Globalplex
Intermodal Terminal's deep-draft general cargo dock has
been developed to handle breakbulk and general cargo.
The dock's circular capacity, with measurements of 204'
width by 660' length, allows trucks enough area to turn
around, which is conducive to maximum transfer efficiency.
Two Manitowoc gantry cranes with spreaders are in place
to handle a wide variety of cargoes, including heavy lifts
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Also
available is a 177,000 square-foot (16,444 square-meter)
storage pad, providing ample space for the staging of
cargo prior to shipment. There is sufficient turning radius
for interstate trucks and stevedoring equipment to maneuver
while handling cargo. The area is outfitted with lighting
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In
July of 2005, the Port of South Louisiana dedicated a 72,000
square-foot (6,689 square-meter) warehouse/transit shed and rail spur designed to accommodate multiple truck and
rail loading dock activities. This shed is ready to receive
a variety of break-bulk and palletized shipments, from
lumber to paper-liner rolls. This building has a covered
rail loading dock served by the Canadian National railroad
on the west side of the building designed to load cargo
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In
May of 2010, the Port of South Louisiana marked the official opening of Transit Shed #4, a 40,000 square-foot (3,716 square-meter) bulk
transit shed that will assist Globalplex users with
handling and storage of dry bulk commodities being shipped
in and out of the district. The 200' x 200' (61m x 61m)
warehouse
strategically placed at the foot of the general cargo
dock access bridge. Allowance has been made in the design
of the structure for the future installation of conveyors
that will connect it to the dock and the nearby rail spurs.
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From
Panamax vessels to inland barges, the dock is capable
of moving cargo to open or covered storage warehouses,
from ship to barge, truck, or intermodal rail transfer.
Globalplex's general cargo terminal, operated by Associated
Terminals, is served by Canadian National (CN) and
Kansas City Southern (KCS) railroads and all major trucking
and freight companies. Interstate highway connections
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Guesthouse
Guesthouse
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Within
the grounds of Globalplex Intermodal Terminal general
cargo facility lies a lovely home and grounds that once
was associated for years with the Godchaux-Henderson
sugar refinery that was the heart of Reserve, Louisiana.
Although
it is ante-bellum in style, the house was built sometime
around the 1911. This home was used by the Godchaux
family and their guests at the time, so the name "Guesthouse"
was attached to the home then and remains to this day.
Between then and now, the house and its grounds have
had various owners and have undergone several renovations.
In
1992, the Port of South Louisiana acquired the Godchaux-Henderson
sugar refinery, now known as Globalplex Intermodal Terminal,
which includes the Guesthouse grounds. Through the interest
of the Board of Commissioners and its staff, substantial
repairs were made to the house, which suffered a fire
in the dining room/kitchen area. To bring back some
of its original style and beauty, the Port of South
Louisiana reworked its wooden floors, replaced curtains
and rugs, and added period decor, where needed.
Today,
the Port of South Louisiana uses the home for business
meetings and special events. Above all, they choose
to keep the name, which so fits the home that has been
the place of hospitality to many through the years:
The Guesthouse.
Note:
Excerpts above of the history of the Guesthouse taken
from a composition by Linda H. Dufresne, who was employed
at the Godchaux-Henderson sugar refinery for some 23
years.
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Leon
Godchaux (insert) and
Godchaux-Henderson Sugar Refinery
Guesthouse
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