Hurricane Milton has made landfall, leading to the closure of several key Florida ports to commercial vessels, including Port Tampa Bay and Seaport Manatee, both under a “Zulu” port condition from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Port Tampa Bay, which supplies 43% of Florida’s fuel, is currently assessing damage and is without power, though no significant dock damage has been reported. Seaport Manatee, vital for fresh produce imports, is also facing power outages and is evaluating its facilities.
Additionally, other Gulf Coast ports like Colonel’s Island and Port Panama City are impacted, with operations either suspended or gradually resuming.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this storm. We urge everyone in the logistics community to prioritize safety during this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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Source: FreightWaves
