Business Port of South Louisiana delays $330 million deal to buy former Avondale shipyard By Deanna B. Narveson - October 17, 2023 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint The Port of South Louisiana has delayed its proposed purchase of the former Avondale shipyard after facing tough questions last month from Bond Commission members over the terms of the $330 million deal, NOLA.com reports. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.