The Chairman of the Guyana Shipping Association, Komal Singh and a team recently met with shipping officials in Trinidad and Tobago over the shipping delays being faced by Guyanese companies at the shipping port in Trinidad.

Mr.  Singh met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Port of Spain, Robert Ramsubhag to address the ongoing challenges.

A release from the shipping association said Mr. Singh also met with the Comptroller of Customs in Trinidad to discuss challenges within the Department which the association believes are contributing to logistical issues at the port.

“As Guyana continues to experience delays in the delivery of containerized cargo, the meeting aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced at the Port of Port of Spain and within the regional logistics chain. The Shipping Association stressed the importance of resolving these issues promptly, particularly with the busy Christmas season approaching, when import volumes typically surge,” the Shipping Association stated.

The association noted that global shipping challenges are already having a ripple effect, contributing to delays at ports across the region, especially in Trinidad and Jamaica. These delays, it said, are having a negative impact on transshipment containers.

According to the release, Mr.  Singh has reaffirmed the Shipping Association’s commitment to working closely with regional partners to improve the current situation.

“This engagement is part of our ongoing effort to strengthen collaboration within the Caribbean shipping network. We are committed to finding practical solutions that enhance cargo movement and ensure Guyanese businesses and consumers are not adversely affected by regional bottlenecks,” the release stated.

The release explained that both the Shipping Association of Guyana and the Port of Port of Spain have agreed to hold regular meetings to monitor progress and explore specific measures that individual shipping lines can take to alleviate current challenges. It was also noted that not all shipping lines are experiencing delays.

The average transshipment time has improved from 24 days to approximately 15 days, with around 594 containers currently in the Port of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce earlier this week expressed its worry over the delay issue.

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