Nick Pestello and Brandon Bergeron
Port of Lake Charles | Port of Beaumont

Blending New Development with Aging Infrastructure

This paper explores the challenges and lessons learned from blending new development with aging infrastructure, based on the experiences of two neighboring ports on the Gulf of Mexico. Ports often face limitations in resources and property for expansion, necessitating the revitalization of existing facilities while maintaining operations. The objectives of this paper are to guide evaluating whether to maintain, upgrade, or replace a facility, to present real-world case studies of successful projects that enhance customer service and drive regional economic development, and to discuss financial challenges faced by Ports and propose solutions for undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects within existing constraints.