Port Storage Times Back to Normal

The Cayman Islands Port Authority reports that its storage time at the central Cargo Distribution Centre has reverted to a period of five business days, which is in compliance with port regulations. Any goods remaining in storage beyond that period will be subject to the usual storage charges. The public is also advised that any goods left longer than 28 days will be disposed of through public auction.

The authority undertook several successful initiatives over recent months to cope with post-Ivan demands, including increasing storage time to up to 14 days, penalty-free. Now, as record amounts of goods continue to arrive, the port’s warehouse remains open from 8:00am until 12:00 midnight, Monday to Thursday; 8:00am until 4:00pm Friday and Saturday; and 4:00pm until midnight on Sunday. Additionally, its billing office is open from 8:30am until 8:00pm Monday to Thursday; 8:30am to 4:30pm on Fridays; and 8:30am to 2:00pm on Saturdays.

Correspondingly, the Customs Department’s counter is also open from 8:00am until 7:00pm weekdays, as well as from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturdays.

Reduced customs duty payments remain in effect until the end of June—a continuing effort to assist residents who are importing building materials, appliances and goods for hurricane reconstruction and furniture for their damaged homes and businesses.