The anticipated arrival of Hurricane Sandy has caused the closure of several ports in the regions that are in the storm's projected path.

On October 28, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a message announcing that due to Hurricane Sandy's approach, the JFK International Airport and the Newark International airport have suspended all cargo and passenger operations on Monday, October 29, through Tuesday, October 30.  The Baltimore International Airport and the Philadelphia International Airport have cancelled all international flights for Monday, but the airports remain open.

The U.S. Coast Guard issued two press releases on October 29, stating that the Captain of the Port has set the ocean ports of New York, New Jersey and Delaware Bay in  Philadelphia under a  ZULU condition, which is set when hurricanes or storms with winds of 54 miles per hour are expected to arrive at a port within 12 hours, and will remain closed until further notice. The press releases notes that vessels greater than 500 gross tons bound for these ports must seek an alternative destination.

Expeditors will continue to monitor conditions in the region and will report as information and developments warrant.

The CBP message is available online here.

Click here for the Coast Guard press release in New York/New Jersey, and here for Philadephia.