Port NOLA announces closure of Ports America, New Orleans Terminal
Jan 22, 2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced this morning that based on Department of Transportation advisories, prioritization of safety, and continuing freezing weather conditions, both Ports America and the New Orleans Terminal will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23. The Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal and its gates will also remain closed on both Jan. 22 and Jan. 23.
The Port NOLA and NOPB emergency preparedness team will continue to monitor the weather and will provide needed updates at www.portnola.com.
Both Ports America and New Orleans Terminal will run Saturday gate operations.
The Port of New Orleans is a deep-draft port located on the Mississippi River via the Gulf of Mexico with access to 30-plus major hubs such as Memphis, Chicago and Canada, via 14,500 miles of waterways, 6 Class I railroads and interstate highways. The Port NOLA Gateway offers logistics solutions between river, rail, and road.