What is the current status of the Port of Gulfport, MS?
The port is open, operating at 50% capacity. Three container lines are operating. The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is open, with restrictions, for 24 hour transits. Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in February 2006. Rail service from KCS will not be restored for approximately 2 months. Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is unknown. Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $705.6 million. What is the current status of the Port of Pascagoula, MS? The port is open but is only operating at 50% of pre-storm capacity. The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is clear. Draft is limited to 38 feet due to shoaling. Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in May 2006. The port is not expected to return to full operation before mid to late October at the earliest. Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is estimated to be one ye
