Deluge of Copper Arriving in US Leaves New Orleans With Logjam

A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier named the Nord Norfolk is sailing across the Atlantic toward New Orleans as part of a copper shipment arriving in the United States. The vessel is one of multiple ships delivering copper to the port, creating a backlog of cargo waiting to be processed. New Orleans port officials have not yet released specific details on the volume of copper or expected clearance timeline.

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