Port NOLA: Normal operations

NEW ORLEANS - Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) operations continue to function as normal while monitoring and responding to the evolving situation with COVID-19. Port NOLA and NOPB freight operations are considered critical services and continue to operate as normal in accordance with exemptions provided in the stay-at-home mandate issued by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The Port’s tenant terminal operators continue with normal hours and procedures at the breakbulk and container terminals. Ocean carriers are following Coast Guard protocol. Cruise lines have voluntarily suspended operations related to departures from the U.S. for 30 days, effective March 14. The Port remains in contact with cruise partners and plan to communicate updates as they develop. River cruises have also been temporarily suspended. (Source: Port NOLA 03/20/20)