OPERATIONS UPDATE: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
Port of Houston – All terminals closed for storm recovery. Port will update at 4:00 PM Central.
Class 1 Railroads – Inland intermodal facility closed. As conditions improve, engineering teams are conducting track inspections in areas that are safely accessible and are prepared to quickly enact repairs as needed to restore normal operations.
Hobby and George Bush International Airports – As of 7 p.m., July 8, both airports restored operations. Flight delays and cancellations are still possible.
Trucking – Expect delays and road closures while road and utility crews assess damages and remove debris.
Hurricane Beryl is impacting supply chain operations as it barrels through the U.S. Gulf Coast. Currently a class 1 hurricane, Beryl is leaving storm surges, flash flooding, heavy rains, and power outages in its wake as it moves inland through Texas. Millions of people are currently without power in the region.
“Beryl is a resilient storm, and it poses a serious threat for Texans in its path at landfall and the following 24 hours as it moves through Texas. The storm’s predicted path is shifting east, and the areas east of the I-35 corridor are expected to bear the brunt of the inclement weather. Residents sheltering in place should take precautions right away for sustained wind, heavy rain, flooding, storm surges on the coast, and possible tornados.”
DAN PATRICK | ACTING GOVERNOR | TEXAS
SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
On June 6, 2024, Acting Texas Governor, Dan Patrick listed 121 counties to the state’s disaster declaration in preparation for the storm. The Port of Houston and Class 1 railroads began storm preparations on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Flights into and out of Houston’s Hobby and George Bush International airports have been delayed or canceled due to strong winds and heavy rain.
Strong winds, heavy rain, and fast floods may impact the supply chain by limited port operations, damaging infrastructure, and creating shipping delays and supply shortages.
Port Operations: The Port of Houston implemented storm protocols on Sunday, July 7, 2024 and announced a Monday, July 8 closure of operations due to the expected storm. The Port will update operational status as the storm moves through the area.
Class 1 Railroads: Railroad operations in the Houston area ceased on Monday, July 8 due to Hurricane Beryl. Operating teams pre-positioned track equipment and supplies, including fuel cells, generators and ballast, at various locations to quickly address any impacts to the network as power outages and flooding are expected. Pending review of impacted facilities, operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, July 9.
George Bush International and Hobby Airports: Hundreds of flights into and out of the airports were delayed or canceled due to strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning.
Trucking: The hurricane’s winds, rains, and flooding may cause infrastructure damage impacting the road networks that connect Texas’ Gulf ports to the rest of the country potentially impacting the movement of goods, leading to shortages and production slowdowns.
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