August 28, 2017
DSV Air&Sea collective update on Hurricane Harvey and the surrounding areas:
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Airports:
Hurricane Harvey continues to impact flights at the Houston Airports. Over the next few days, severe weather caused by Hurricane Harvey may impact flights at IAH and HOU.
UPDATED 8/28/2017 at 9 a.m.
Commercial operations have ceased at both IAH and HOU until further notice due to severe weather. No inbound or outbound flights from either airport at this time.
Continuous updates regarding expected openings can be located via the FAA Airport Status Information:
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Seaports:
We have received the following from the Port of Houston:
In preparation for Hurricane Harvey, Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals closed at noon 8/25/2017. Truck in-gates closed at 11:00am to ensure all trucks were worked timely.
We have also been informed that Texas is not issuing permits for any cargo coming into areas affected by the hurricane.
UPDATED 8/28/2017 at 9 a.m.
Ports remain closed. Continuous updates regarding expected openings can be located at the Port of Houston website.
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US Customs:
Commercial trade operations at the Ports of 2101 (Port Arthur), 5301 (Houston Seaport), 5309 (Houston Airport), 5310 (Galveston), 5311 (Freeport), and 5312 (Corpus Christi) will be temporarily suspended on Monday, August 28, 2017, due to Hurricane Harvey.
On August 28, 2017, a local closure day is granted to all who file entries at the Ports of 2101 (Port Arthur), 5301 (Houston Seaport), 5309 (Houston Airport), 5310 (Galveston), 5311 (Freeport), and 5312 (Corpus Christi). CBP is extending an additional day, without penalty, for any entry summaries and payments of duties that are due on August 28, 2017 for Ports 2101 (Port Arthur), 5301 (Houston Seaport), 5309 (Houston Airport), 5310 (Galveston), 5311 (Freeport), and 5312 (Corpus Christi).
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DSV Contact / Emergency:
All calls to our DSV Air&Sea local Houston office have been re-routed to the Dallas facility for handling. We have Houston staff on site in Dallas for immediate support.
In the event contact is necessary to our local Houston management, please know that Andrew Harrop – Branch Manager can be reached at +1 817.703.9564. Thank you for your understanding should this number be occupied, please leave a message if necessary.
