Burnside, LA - Impala Terminals, the global terminals operator that provides port, warehousing and multi-modal logistics services for the movement of essential commodities, announced the appointment of Allen Walker as terminal manager for its Burnside Terminal in Ascension Parish, La. 

Walker, who began his career with Impala in January 2012, was previously the Burnside Terminal operations manager.  Prior to joining Impala, Walker was a terminal manager at Kinder Morgan in Geismar, La. 

“I am pleased to be selected as the new Burnside terminal manager and I’m eager to continue the progress we’ve made over the past three years in turning Burnside into a world class, state-of-the art bulk terminal,” Walker said.  “I am excited to be a part of a company that is growing in the United States and meets such high standards for both the safety of its employees and protecting the environment.  We have a good group of employees who are committed to providing our customers with efficient and reliable bulk cargo services and enhancing our commitment to the local community.”

Walker is originally from Athens, Tenn., and has lived in Louisiana for 16 years.  He attended the University of Southern Mississippi and served in the U.S. Air Force for eight and a half years.  Walker lives in Prairieville, La., with his wife and their three year-old daughter.  

About Impala

Impala is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trafigura, one of the world's leading international commodity traders, registered in the Netherlands.  Impala owns and operates a network of over 50 terminals in more than 30 countries that facilitate global trade flows of essential commodities. The company specializes in providing port, LME and non-LME warehouse facilities and multi-modal logistics services that give access to markets and new opportunities.

Visit: www.impalaterminals.com