Port Nola names CCO
The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has named Amanda Coates as its chief commercial officer to lead the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations.
Coates began her tenure with the port of New Orleans as commercial manager in 2018 and was named head of business development in 2023.
Under her leadership, the port has witnessed record growth in container volumes, driven new trade opportunities and provided innovative supply chain solutions to support import, export and breakbulk cargo operations.
Prior to joining Port Nnola in 2018, Coates worked for more than 15 years in various operational and commercial roles for the global ocean container carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for more than 15 years. (cj)