Freeport

Congestion could go from bad to worse as liners steer a record number of container ships toward East Coast ports.

As ships sail full in May, the hope is that fewer 3Q sailings get the ax.

Freeport Harbor in the Bahamas is open following Hurricane Dorian, but initially is expected to handle self-geared ships.

Logistics providers and non-governmental relief groups are facing difficulties getting large quantities of emergency supplies and personnel into the Bahamas because the runways and ports are severely damaged.

A direct hit on both Freeport and Miami would compound fallout for ocean shipping.