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Critical infrastructure: Louisiana’s ports power key sectors including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and global trade.
Complex energy systems: Port operations rely on interconnected power sources supporting cargo handling, vessels, and terminal infrastructure.
Understanding energy use: Assessing how energy is generated, distributed, and consumed reveals inefficiencies, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
Data-driven insights: Energy and power assessments provide a foundation for smarter planning, operational reliability, and system optimization.
Modernization opportunities: Investments in electrification, grid integration, and advanced energy management enhance performance and flexibility.
Resilience & future readiness: Strengthening port energy systems improves reliability during disruptions while supporting long-term economic and sustainability goals.
Cargo Handling Equipment
Cargo Handling Equipment
Equipment used to load, unload, and transfer cargo across port terminals
Includes both mobile and semi-stationary systems, often grouped together for energy accounting purposes
This is one of the largest energy demand categories during port operations
Ships at Berth
Ships at Berth
Vessels docked at port while loading, unloading, or undergoing service
Energy demand is driven by onboard auxiliary engines and hoteling loads to maintain essential systems
This is a major energy use category during port calls and a key target for shore power integration
Reefer (Refrigerated) Containers
Reefer (Refrigerated) Containers
Temperature-controlled containers used to store and preserve perishable cargo during port stays
Energy demand is continuous to maintain internal conditions, typically supplied through electrical connections at the terminal
This is a steady and significant energy load within port operations
Port Buildings and Infrastructure
Port Buildings and Infrastructure
Facilities and fixed systems that support port operations, including offices, warehouses, and utility networks
Energy use is driven by lighting, HVAC, and operational support systems across the site
This is a consistent baseline energy demand within port operations
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