CSMS# 18-000538 - Local Closure for Port 1401 (Norfolk-Newport News) on September 14, 2018

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09/13/2018 02:14 PM EDT

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Local Closure for Port 1401 (Norfolk-Newport News) on September 14, 2018



The Port of Norfolk-Newport News will be closed for commercial operations on Friday, September 14, 2018 due to hazardous weather conditions from Hurricane Florence.



On September 14, 2018 a local closure day is granted to all who file entries at the Port of Norfolk-Newport News. CBP is extending an additional day, without penalty, for any entry summaries and payments of duties that were due on September 14, 2018 in the Port of Norfolk-Newport News. If you have questions please contact: Assistant Area Port Director Andrew Kralik at 757-620-3842 or the Duty Watch Commander at 757-435-2787 (Day) / 757-644-7593 (Night).



Commercial operations will cease at 1700 hours tonight, and it is anticipated the Port will resume normal business operations on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 0800 hours. This is dependent on road and weather conditions allowing for business resumption. CBP will continue to work with our local stakeholders to insure services are provided as quickly as possible.