Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Executive Director Wade Davis, at left, stands at the authority’s display at the convention in New Orleans.

Representatives of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority are showcasing the City Port at the BreakBulk Americas Exposition in New Orleans, La. through Friday.

With over 3,800 participants and 225 international exhibitors, BreakBulk Americas is the largest gathering of companies involved in the shipping of heavy-lift, project cargo and traditional bulk cargoes. It is where shippers meet with the leading specialized carriers, ports, and terminals who have the expertise to handle unique cargoes.

"Numerous shippers, brokers, and transportation firms are all located in one setting. We look forward to promoting the Port of Ogdensburg." saidJohn A. Rishe, Director of Commercial and Industrial Development.

"It is a pleasure to promote the entire North Country and the Port of Ogdensburg at BreakBulk Americas to those unfamiliar with the great benefits that our region has to offer,” said Wade A. Davis, Executive Director of the Authority

“BreakBulk Americas presents a unique, cost-effective opportunity to promote the port's services to participants and international exhibitors in one convenient location. " said Davis.

The Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority is a New York State public benefit corporation operating the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, the Port of Ogdensburg, the New York & Ogdensburg Railway, Commerce Park and the Ogdensburg International Airport.