Morten Moller Jenson
Chief Operating Officer, Port of New Orleans
Morten Moller Jensen serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Port of New Orleans. In this role, he oversees all port operations, including the day-to-day management and delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Louisiana’s history.
With more than four decades of global experience in shipping, logistics, and port management, Morten brings a distinguished record of operational excellence, strategic leadership, and international expertise. His career spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, where he has built a reputation for guiding complex projects from concept to successful execution.
Morten has held several senior leadership roles across the maritime and logistics industry. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of MEDLOG USA and as CEO for MSC’s Mexico & Central America region. His global leadership experience also includes Managing Director positions with MSC in Sweden and Paraguay, and with Maersk in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Earlier in his career, he served as COO at Norden in Denmark and as Managing Director for APM Terminals Southern Africa.
Most recently, Morten was Terminal Investment Director for Terminal Investment Ltd. (TiL) in Geneva, where he led business development initiatives and oversaw major terminal investments in key global markets. TiL is one of Port NOLA’s operating and financial partners in developing the Louisiana International Terminal, and Morten’s expertise will be instrumental in advancing this transformative project for the State of Louisiana.
Throughout his career, Morten has excelled in fostering government and private-sector partnerships, negotiating strategic agreements, and leading diverse, cross-functional teams
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Synopsis: The Louisiana International Terminal project is a significant public-private investment of $1.8 billion, with construction expected to begin in 2025 and an anticipated opening in 2028. This project aims to enhance the supply chain for container shipments on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, potentially creating over 17,000 new jobs statewide by 2050. The terminal will be located in Violet, Louisiana, and will serve vessels of all sizes, dramatically increasing Louisiana’s import and export capacity. The project is designed to leverage extensive transportation connectivity, including interstate systems and railroads, to facilitate efficient logistics. The terminal is expected to handle between 180,000 to 280,000 containers in its first year of operation. Additionally, the project incorporates sustainability measures and community input into its design.