As with most tropical systems, Hurricane Florence has proven to be unpredictable.  In the last 24 hours, the forecast for Southeastern Virginia has improved significantly.  Heavy rain and tropical storm force winds are possible, focused from Friday, September 14 – Saturday, September 15.  However, the forecast for the next 24-36 hours – through Thursday night, September 13 – offers manageable conditions for cargo operations.

Per the U.S. Coast Guard, the main shipping channel remains closed at the Virginia Capes.  No vessels are currently entering/exiting the port.

In the interest of customer service and cargo accessibility, The Port of Virginia announces the following:

Thursday morning, September 13

TRUCK GATES RE-OPEN at all six Port of Virginia cargo terminals – observe normal/posted operating hours

  • No TRS reservations required – open hours at all terminals
  • No empty reefer movement in or out of NIT

PPCY/RSA remain CLOSED – all empties routed to the marine terminals

  • Please consult the matrix

PCY chassis yard – OPEN

Friday, September 14

Operating status to be determined and announced by midday on Thursday, September 13