Operational Impact

Hurricane Florence: September 13, 2018

Written by Expeditors | Sep 13, 2018 11:24:45 PM

United States

Hurricane Florence is projected to make landfall on the Southeast coast of the United States in the evening of September 13 through the morning of September 14. Reference port websites below for the most up to date information:

PORT OF VIRGINIA
Friday, September 14:  Closed
Saturday, September 15: Truck gates open

PORT OF WILMINGTON
Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15: Closed

PORT OF SAVANNAH
Normal operating hours but limited receiving capabilities.

CHARLESTON, SC
PORT:
Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15: Closed
Sunday, September 16: Operations may resume depending on storm track/conditions.

AIRPORT:
Friday, September 14: Closed.
Saturday, September 15: Runways tentatively reopen at 7:00 am.

EXPEDITORS OFFICES
Expeditors continuity plans have been enacted for the below offices. Our people and facilities are safe and all systems are currently still operational. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

CHARLOTTE (CLT): 
Friday, September 14: Normal operating hours
Service Providers: All currently operating on a normal schedule

CHARLESTON (CHS): 
Friday, September 14: Closed 
Service Providers: All closed for the duration of the storm

RALEIGH (RDU): 
Friday, September 14: Operating with limited staff 
Service Providers: Local PU&D providers are working under restricted areas and limited hours. 

NORFOLK (ORF): 
Friday, September 14: Normal operating hours
Service Providers: Local PU&D providers are working under restricted areas and limited hours. 

Contact your local Expeditors representative for more information and operational assistance.