Port closes for hurricane

27 Sep 2022 / Tampa, United States

The Port of Tampa was closed at 0800 hours local time today (27 September) in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, which is currently sitting over Cuba and looks likely to track more south and east than previously expected.

The effects of Ian should start to be felt on the west coast of Florida tomorrow evening (28 September).

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected]

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