Colonial Pipeline Says Its Shipping Communications System Is Down

In an aerial view, fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Washington on May 13, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

After becoming a victim of a days-long ransomware attack last week, Colonial Pipeline confirmed to news outlets Tuesday that its shipping communications system is down.

The firm operating the pipeline said the issue was not caused by the ransomware attack.