Hurricane Ida

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In the last couple of years, insurance companies have received a lot of attention. That’s in part because of more unpredictable — and more exacerbated and fatal — climatic events that have struck the United States.  What Happened: There has been an increasing attention on...

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation, and weather. This week features Hurricane Ida's historic Northeast flooding, a behemoth piece of equipment heading to Ida-damaged Louisiana, and more. Ida's Inundation...

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reopened late Wednesday following a three-day closure from Hurricane Ida, which hammered the area with heavy rain and wind gusts of 172 mph. Breakbulk operations resumed Thursday, Jessica Ragusa, Port NOLA spokeswoman, told FreightWaves. "We are resuming...

Here are Tuesday's news and notes from FreightWaves reporters and market experts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. This file will be updated throughout the day, so please check back. (Click here to review Monday's updates.) RELATED LINKSIda's flood threat keeps trucking across USHurricane Ida...

Despite weakening to a tropical depression, Ida isn't done wreaking havoc on portions of the country. More flooding and tornadoes are likely over the next few days from the Gulf Coast to New England. Related: Roundup: Ida's impact on the supply chain; drivers needed Nearly 14 inches of rain...

WTI crude oil prices dropped 1% to $68.52 per barrel on Tuesday as it appears Gulf Coast oil refineries avoided a worst-case scenario from Hurricane Ida. Refining Shutdowns: Hundreds of offshore oil refineries were evacuated ahead of Ida’s landfall in Louisiana on Sunday. Almost all offshore...

On Sunday, Hurricane Ida rushed ashore Louisianna on the 16-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The 2005 storm took the lives of 1,800 people and caused more than $100 billion in damage, $40 billion of which were reported as insured property damage. Well established insurers such as...

Hurricane Ida's flooding and wicked winds have led to impassable roads in many parts of southeastern Louisiana. High water as well as trees, power lines and other debris have forced law enforcement and other officials to close entire roads or sections of roads across the region. Related: Six...

Monday's news on Hurricane Ida and its impact on various sectors of the freight industry from reports by the FreightWaves reporters and market experts. This file will be updated throughout the day as more news comes in, so please check back. 10:22 a.m. ET: Kansas City Southern suspends operations...