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Port Authority operations and our marine terminal partners have been working around the clock to remove the record 28 inches of snow at the Port of NY & NJ.

Please see the below update from the Port of NY/NJ:

All marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey will be closed on Monday, January 25.

In accordance with the Winter Plan, free time will be extended and per diems will be waved for Monday.

An update will follow around noon on Monday, 1/25/16, regarding the status of operations.

Supply Chain Risk Management and Cargo Insurance Review

Did you know cargo insurance is unregulated and no two policies are the same? Did you also know that the WSSA cargo insurance policy has some of the broadest coverage available? We will provide an in-depth analysis of coverage including required clauses and pitfalls to look out for in the policies of your trading partners. The seminar will also provide an analysis of other supply chain exposures and simple steps you can take to effectively reduce your exposure to them.

A storm of historic proportions is expected to hit the major metropolitan cities of the East Coast this weekend including Richmond, DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Towns and ports alike are gearing up for the storm, which is expected to deliver up to 24 inches of snow in some areas. Please refer to the winter weather plans of the Port of Virginia and the Port of NY/NJ below for protocol regarding winter storms.

Port of Virginia Winter Weather Plan

Over the past several weeks, the Outer Harbor Terminal at the Port of Oakland has experienced slowdowns and delays in cargo throughput. Today, Oakland Port Director John Driscoll released the below announcement to stakeholders, which may shed light on the terminal's recent slowdowns.

Dear Stakeholders,