Port of Houston officials released tentative shutdown plans in preparation for Hurricane Laura that is expected to reach the shores of Texas and Louisiana this Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm.
Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals:
- Cease all terminal Ops Tuesday evening. Gates will close at normal hours. Vessels TBD by USCG ship channel status
- We anticipate being fully closed Wednesday and possibly Thursday, depending on the storm path
- Weekend gate Ops will be evaluated based on local/regional impacts
- Container free time extensions will be made once the length of terminal closures are defined
General Cargo/Multi-Purpose Terminals:
- Tuesday evening Truck Office and gates at the North Side Tuning Basin will close at normal hours
- We anticipate being fully closed Wednesday and possibly Thursday, depending on the storm path
- Gates at Cargo Bay Road and Ramp Road Six plan to remain open Wednesday and Thursday
Additional Ship Channel Updates:
- Houston Pilots have announced they plan to stop inbound vessel traffic at 1600 August 24, 2020.
Unessential traffic is being urged to stay off of evacuation path roadways for those traveling from Galveston, TX.
For more up to date information regarding Hurricane Laura, visit the National Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov.
Green Worldwide Shipping’s Houston freight experts will be safely online and operational pending storm path and conditions.
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