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It's 'crucial' cargo is collected within allotted time during hurricane season- BVIPA

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reminding the public that during the Atlantic Hurricane Season it is important cargo is collected quickly due to potential inclement weather. Photo: VINO/File
The BVI Ports Authority has urged persons in the Virgin Islands to work together to navigate the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season with preparedness and resilience 'and keep the BVI moving.' Photo: BVIPA
The BVI Ports Authority has urged persons in the Virgin Islands to work together to navigate the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season with preparedness and resilience 'and keep the BVI moving.' Photo: BVIPA
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reminding the public that during the Atlantic Hurricane Season it is important cargo is collected quickly due to potential inclement weather.

"Your cooperation is important to ensure the safety and efficiency of port operations during this possibly challenging period.

"Due to potential inclement weather from 1st June to 30th November it is crucial that cargo is collected within the allotted time. Doing so helps the BVIPA mitigate any potential risks and disruptions that may be caused by inclement weather and helps you safeguard your valuable shipments," BVIPA stated in a press release dated May 31, 2023.

The Authority urged persons in the Virgin Islands to work together to navigate the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season with preparedness and resilience "and keep the BVI moving."

12 to 17 total named storms forecasted

Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher) for rhe 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).

7 Responses to “ It's 'crucial' cargo is collected within allotted time during hurricane season- BVIPA”

  • Really (02/06/2023, 12:04) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    ITS EVEN MORE CRUCIAL FOR CUSTOMS AND PORT AUTHERITY TO BE MORE EFFICIENT.MOST OF THE TIME AND OR MOST DELAYS LIES WITH CUSTOMS (SYSTEM ALWAYS DOWN) PORTS NOT IN PAR WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARTS.
  • Agree with Really (02/06/2023, 14:13) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    You have 7 days to remove from port - the clock starts as soon as it arrived ... yet after 8 days I'm still being told its not available.... so why do I have to pay for storage when they they ones not processing it fast enough. Should be 7 days from available, not 7 days while they ignore it.
  • missing (02/06/2023, 15:37) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am always missing boxes or items from my shipment. Ports don't want to take the blame, customs don't want to take the blame and neither do the boat/barge want to take the blame. Who to blame to get compensate, NOBODY!!!
  • 3rd world port (02/06/2023, 16:26) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

    This wouldn’t be an issue if the port didn’t leave people’s cargo just sitting out in a lot or under a flimsy tent. How about having a proper warehouse for cargo and not this busted @$% ghetto operation

    • Hnnn (04/06/2023, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yet they spending 250k on event . That’s BULL . Man they got me so pissed
  • BVI Business (03/06/2023, 10:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is crucial that the CAP system is up and the CUSTOMS employees work efficiently to achieve this goal. It is CRIMINAL for the BVI Ports Authority to charge businesses storage what the CAP system is frequently down with no contingencies in place. The storage fees are tacked on to the cost of the goods people. Stop making it so difficult for businesses and to do business in the BVI.
  • crazy (03/06/2023, 22:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    How is this possible when CAPS is always down and the few days that it's up, the custom officers can't be bothered to prepare the summary until the day is almost over. Some days it even goes to the next day. Do better


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