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Louisiana legislation to boost state ports

The state bill—authored by Sen. Norby Chabert and signed by the governor—modifies the Investor Tax Credit and the Import-Export Tax Credit by expanding the types of port projects that qualify for exemptions.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.