Hurricane Rita Update

When Hurricane Rita blew through Southeast Texas September 24, damage to Port of Beaumont facilities and cargo was minimal.   

Cargo operations at the port resumed within four days, and the first ship was loaded October 1.  Since then, most normal military and commercial ship activities have resumed, creating jobs and economic activity for Southeast Texas.

The port sustained minor wind and water damage to its transit sheds and office buildings. 

Grain elevator operations have now resumed, with the first grain ship since the storm loading November 10. Other bulk cargo operations resumed October 5.

Intra-terminal rail operations resumed September 30, and commercial rail operations in Southeast Texas are back to normal.  The port is loading and unloading railcars as they are received and delivered by the three railroads serving Beaumont:  BNSF, KCS and UP.

Traffic on the Sabine-Neches Waterway has returned to normal.  The draft has been restored to pre-Rita conditions, and repairs to damaged navigation aids have been completed, allowing around-the-clock ship movements.

If you have any questions about port operations, please contact us.

Updated November 10, 2005

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