Weather forecasters report the center of Tropical Storm Hanna is projected to make landfall near the US coastal South Carolina/North Carolina border or perhaps just east of there early on Saturday morning, September 6.

Accordingly, the National Weather Service has posted hurricane and tropical storm watches for parts of the Southeast US Coast.

At this point, the Port of Charleston, SC is prepared to close its gates at noon on Friday, September 5, but that could change if the storm continues a more easterly track up the US East Coast.

In preparation for the pending weather threat, BDP and its Charleston operations are ready to put a Business Continuity Plan into effect if needed. BDP Charleston will be open and fully staffed until at least 2:00pm (EDT) on Friday, with a coverage staff on duty thereafter. However, if BDP operations in Charleston or other cities along the East Coast are impacted, we will be fully prepared both to make the safety and well-being of our employees and the unmitigated flow of your transportation and logistics service our highest priorities.

BDP is monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Hanna and will be communicating with customers, partners and employees as events warrant.

Thank you.