Based on the latest information from the national hurricane center, government agencies, and terminal partners on the gulf coast of the United States, SeaLand provided updates to keep you informed of the operational impact to cargo operations in North America. Weather Harvey has been moving toward the east near 6 mph (9 km/h) during the past few hours, however, a north-northeastward motion is expected to resume later tonight and this general motion should continue through tomorrow. On the forecast track, the center of Harvey is expected to move inland over the northwestern Gulf Coast within the tropical storm warning area early today. Harvey is expected to produce additional rainfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches to the north and east of Houston from far east Texas into southwestern Louisiana. Isolated storm totals will reach 50 inches over the upper Texas coast, including the Houston/Galveston metropolitan area. These rains are currently producing catastrophic and life-threatening flooding over large portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Elsewhere, Harvey is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches across portions of southern Louisiana into coastal Mississippi and Alabama. Rainfall associated with Harvey will spread north by mid to late week, with rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches spreading into portions of Arkansas and the Tennessee Valley. A preliminary report from a rain gauge has broken the Texas tropical cyclone rainfall record. The Cedar Bayou gauge, east of Highlands, Texas, has reported 51.88 inches of rain as of 3 PM CDT. This total is higher than the previous record of 48 inches set during tropical cyclone Amelia of 1978 at Medina, Texas. you can view all of the latest details regarding Hurricane Harvey on the National Hurricane Center website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#harvey. Port Operations Port Houston: All Port Houston facilities will remain closed today, Wednesday, August 30th, due to the weather impact across Houston. They will be continuing to monitor weather conditions to determine when operations can safely resume. At this point, there are no indications from the U.S. Coast Guard on when the Houston Ship Channel will reopen for vessel transits. Updates will be provided as more information is available. You can view the latest information regarding Port Houston container terminals and general cargo facilities on this page. Vessel Operations: Please see below for confirmed operational statuses of impacted vessels:
Service Name Service Code Vsl Code - Vessel Name - Voy Status
MAE U7B T51 - FRISSIA LOGA - 1715 IMPORT into USHOU cargo will discharge in MXALT and load on the F8F March 1711 ETA 9/2 and discharge in USHOU ETA 9/4. (7 day delay) EXPORT out of USHOU cargo will load on next weeks vessel D1T Buxlink 1717 ETA 9/4. (7 day delay)
ACX U4A PU3 - BARRY - 1707 Imports into USHOU: Will now be discharged in USNOL and terminated at USNOL. Exports ex USHOU: Will be rolled to the next vessel/voyage. +7 day delay
ACX U4A D74 - ANGOL - 1711 Imports into USHOU: Will now be discharged in MXALT and connect to the F8F-March from MXALT to USHOU. +7 days delay Exports ex USHOU: Will be rolled to the next vessel/voyage. +7 day delay
TA1 821 027 - MAERSK OHIO - 734E Import into USHOU: Maersk Ohio will be induced to Freeport (BSFPOPT) to discharge USHOU imports that are already on board the vessel. Units to connect at BSFPOPT to the MAERSK DENVER (7KC-1709), + 7 days delayed. Exports ex USHOU are being rolled to the MAERSK KENTUCKY 735E, +7 days delayed
GULFEX UHA 6HZ - MSC LUDOVICA - 1711 Vessel will perform a port swap, calling USNOL prior to USHOU. Imports and Exports will be delayed 3 days.
TP18 758 Y13 - MSC SAO PAULO - 735W Vessel will perform a port swap, calling USMOB prior to USHOU. Imports and Exports will be delayed 7 days.
TA6 646 06M - SEALAND ILLINOIS -733E Contingency plan under review and pending final confirmation. Will update tomorrow.
TA6 646 731W - MSC STELLA - 734E Contingency plan under review and pending final confirmation. Will update tomorrow.
TA3 823 No Delays as of now N/A
Additional vessel schedule changes will be communicated as they are confirmed. Rail Service BNSF Widespread flooding in the Houston area and other parts of southeastern Texas continues to cause major disruptions to rail service and BNSF operations in the region. Another eight to 12 inches of rain fell during the past 24 hours and several area reservoirs are at maximum water levels. Several BNSF subdivisions remain out of service due to multiple washouts and highwater reported. All traffic destined to/originating from Houston, as well as traffic scheduled to route through Houston, remains suspended. Other area rail lines, including those with BNSF trackage rights, have also been forced out of service. All operations at BNSF Houston-area railyards and facilities, including our Pearland Intermodal and Automotive facilities, are also suspended as road closures continue to limit access to these locations. There is currently no estimate on when these facilities may reopen. Given the size and scope of this historic flooding, normal train flows in the area are not likely to resume for an extended period. Customers should expect continued delays on shipments scheduled to move through the area. BNSF crews will be conducting inspections and beginning repair work today in some locations. Equipment and resources are positioned to support these restoration efforts as conditions improve. As always, safety is our top priority. You can view the full BNSF advisor below.