Port of New Orleans Cargo Operations to Remain Open Oct. 4 Despite Tropical Storm Karen

Cargo operations at the Port of New Orleans terminals will stay open Oct. 4 despite the closure of the Mississippi River at Southwest Pass due to Tropical Storm Karen, the port said in a press release. "The Port is currently in Phase I of its Hurricane Preparedness Plan, which includes monitoring National Weather Service advisories and participating in frequent Port Coordination Team conference calls with all deep-draft ports, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, pilot associations, and industry stakeholders."