The resumption of business followed the reopening of the Port Elizabeth Terminal, with four vessels calling at the Maher Terminal and one at APM Terminal. Restoration of power continues to be a key requirement in returning the port to full operations.
The port faced unprecedented challenges as a result of Hurricane Sandy, with the storm surge causing nearly four feet of water throughout the port. Round the clock clean-up efforts have repaired damaged roadways, fixed rail lines and damaged electrical systems, as well as dealing with hundreds of displaced shipping containers and other cargo.
“The clean-up of the port is continuing around the clock to ensure that all port partners are brought back to full operation,” said a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York New Jersey.
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