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Houston Ship Channel Closes Due to Weather

ENERGY

Vessel pilots serving the Houston ship channel, a main waterway giving access to several refineries and crude export terminals, have halted operations June 18 amid an approaching tropical storm, according to Bloomberg, citing Moran shipping.

  • HSC services have been suspended since 11:50am local time.
  • Galveston and Texas City ports have been closed since 9pm June 17, Bloomberg said.
  • Freeport remains open.

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