Operational Impact

Hurricane Florence: September 14, 2018

Written by Expeditors | Sep 14, 2018 10:17:19 PM

United States

Hurricane Florence continues to hit the East Coast of the United States with storm surges, heavy rainfall and wind that will continue into the weekend. Reference port websites below for the most up to date information:

Ports

PORT OF VIRGINIA

Friday, September 14: Closed

Saturday, September 15: Truck gates open weekday hours, until 1700

Sunday, September 16: Truck gates open until 1100

PORT OF WILMINGTON

Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15: Closed

Sunday, September 16: Announcement pending, gates will likely remain closed

CHARLESTON, SC

PORT:

Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15: Closed

Operations may resume Sunday, depending on storm track/conditions

Monday, September 17: Normal operating hours expected

AIRPORT:

Friday, September 14: Closed

Saturday, September 15: Runways tentatively reopen at 7:00 am

PORT OF SAVANNAH

Normal operating hours but limited receiving capabilities

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.

EXPEDITORS CHARLOTTE (CLT): 

Friday, September 14: Normal operating hours

Service Providers: All currently operating on a normal schedule

EXPEDITORS CHARLESTON (CHS): 

Friday, September 14: Closed 

Service Providers: All closed for the duration of the storm

EXPEDITORS RALEIGH (RDU): 

Friday, September 14: Operating with limited staff 

Service Providers: Local pickup/delivery providers are working under restricted areas and limited hours

EXPEDITORS NORFOLK (ORF): 

Friday, September 14: Normal operating hours

Service Providers: Local pickup/delivery providers are working under restricted areas and limited hours

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