7 News Belize

The Port Of Belize pier-head is reported to be in an advanced state of disrepair. A stinging article in today's Guardian newspaper reports that, quote: "the port is in serious danger of physical failure." As these photos from the Guardian show, there has been considerable deterioration of the concrete beams and pilings that support the pier. In addition to the overall wear and tear of the infrastructure, the article cites concerns raised by shipping agents and customs brokers about the condition of the equipment that service the pier. Seven News today spoke with Stanley Longsworth, Jr. of Caribbean Shipping Agency Limited, who confirmed that his company has had to adjust to the 'constant state of equipment failure and breakdown of either the trucks that ferry cargo or cranes'. In addition, Seven News also spoke with Jose Gallego, President of the Belize Shipping Agents Association who says his association recently met with the Belize Port Authority to bring its attention to some of the same problems mentioned in the Guardian. The infrastructure he says is teetering on collapse, and requires urgent attention! We also tried reaching the Ports Operations Manager Reynaldo Guerrero several times, but he was unavailable for comment.