SUBJECT: Suspension of Operations: Port of Baton Rouge, LA
Due to rising flood waters in the vicinity of the CBP port office building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, port operations will be suspended until further notice effective 1300 hours CST 08.15.16.
The Port Director will monitor office voice mail, and has cell phone and e-mail connectivity.
Vessel entrances and clearances may be granted at the Ports of New Orleans or Gramercy.
- New Orleans Marine Division: (504) 670-2230
- Gramercy Port Office: (225) 869-3765
Cargo release / agriculture issues should be directed to the New Orleans ATU: (504) 670-2240 Cargo entry summary and collections issues should be directed to the New Orleans Entry Unit: (504) 670-2384
Vessel arrival / crewmen issues should be directed to the New Orleans Operations Desk: (504) 670-2270
When port operations return to normal this Southern Currents will be updated.
Any additional questions should be directed to Assistant Port Director Mark Choina at (504) 670-2287 or via e-mail at mark.choina@dhs.gov
