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What evidence do we have that the port, truly, was badly damaged, AND that we don't know when it will re-open? Port structures are massively strong. Supporting infrastructure, power and labor may be the issue. Just curious.

e.g.,
"badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, will reopen anytime soon."

JSYK ... I won't read the NYT copy.

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"What evidence do we have that the port, truly, was badly damaged, AND that we don't know when it will re-open?"

From the NYT article:

"In all, the hurricane will cause an estimated $2 billion in damage to farmers nationwide, according to an early analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The estimate includes $1 billion in direct losses, as well as $500 million in higher fuel and energy prices."

Of course, I don't know these answers directly because I'm in Albany, NY...but you might want to check New Orleans Blog for updated local information.

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"What evidence do we have that the port, truly, was badly damaged..."

Here's another source the Wheelhouse Report that might shed some additional light on the current port situation.