Container operations at Port-of-Spain partially suspended October 26-30

Container operations at the Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago will be partially suspended from October 26 to 30. This suspension is to accommodate the arrival of the USS Gravely, a Navy destroyer, which is scheduled to participate in military exercises during this period. The destroyer will be positioned within 40 kilometers of Venezuelan territory.

This development follows recent reports of increased military activity in the region, highlighting ongoing tensions. The USS Gravely"s exercises come amid a backdrop of international military movements, including recent developments in military operations involving other nations.

The partial suspension of container operations is expected to affect logistics at the port during the specified dates. Further details regarding the extent of the impact on shipping and trade have not been disclosed.