by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
Update: 24.01.2025
Several US ports have announced their plans to resume operations following disruptions caused by a recent winter storm.
The New Orleans Port will see both Ports America and New Orleans Terminal open on 24 January and for a full day on 25 January to help customers manage backlogs.
In Mobile, the port returned to normal operations at 07:00 local time on 23 January 2025.
The Charleston Port's Wando Welch Terminal will be operational from 13:00 to 17:00 on 24 January 2025.
Meanwhile, the Savannah Port said it is making significant progress in preparing the Garden City Terminal for reopening. The terminal will have open truck gates from 13:00 on 24 January and will also have full weekend gates.
At the Port of Houston, container terminal gates will open this Saturday, 25 January from 7:00 to 17:00 with ingate closing at 16:00 local time.
Original article: 21.01.2025
The US National Weather Service has issued a warning for a significant to major winter storm expected to impact the southern region of the country.
Accumulating snow and very cold temperatures are anticipated to have a major impact on Gulf of Mexico ports. The severe weather is expected to begin as early as Tuesday, 21 January.
For the Port of Mobile, the Alabama Port Authority announced it would close all offices and facilities at 07:00 on Tuesday. If conditions improve, port operations are expected to resume on Thursday, 23 January.
The Port of New Orleans anticipates freezing weather and potential snow. Water flow to terminals was shut down starting Sunday, 19 January, and is expected to resume on Wednesday afternoon.
Both Ports America and New Orleans Terminal will be closed on Tuesday, 21 January, and trucking companies are advised to monitor weather conditions for updates.
Port Houston will also close all facilities on Tuesday due to the expected wintry weather.
Container terminal truck gates closed at 16:00 on Monday, and vessel operations will be suspended until weather conditions improve.
For the latest port status or situation update, please refer to the seaexplorer alert map.
