Port of New Orleans – Winter Weather Update

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Due to freezing weather and significant snow accumulation creating unsafe conditions, the Port of New Orleans’ freeze plan remains in place. Water flow to our terminals was shut down Sunday and is expected to resume Thursday once temperatures and conditions improve.
Ports America and New Orleans Terminal will update their customer portals (links below). Trucking companies are advised to monitor these bulletins closely for terminal updates. The Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal and its gates will remain closed on Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, until conditions improve.
Additionally, due to unsafe operating conditions, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) has temporarily discontinued rail service until weather conditions permit the safe return to full operations.000000
The Port NOLA and NOPB emergency preparedness teams will continue to monitor the weather and will provide needed updates.

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