Suzano signs five-year terminal services deal with Avondale Global Gateway in Louisiana

  • Suzano signed a five-year terminal services agreement with Avondale Global Gateway to make Avondale its Central Gulf Coast hub for wood pulp imports from Brazil, restoring regular pulp imports to Louisiana for first time in more than 30 years.
  • First vessel is scheduled to arrive in first week of May.
  • Wood pulp will move inland across North America by rail, supported by a $13 million rail expansion at Avondale.
  • Site upgrades tied to operation are expected to exceed USD 20 million over time.
  • Project is expected to support 50 full-time jobs.


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