Port Storm expands access with an additional open gate on Saturday, Sinlawu.

 Piti, Guam, May 1, 2026:  The Port Authority of Guam will open its gates on Saturday, May 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing an additional full day of access to support the continued movement of cargo into the community. 

Both the truckers' complex gate and the breakbulk gate will be open during this period, and no Special Service Request will be required. The extended hours are intended to give trucking companies, agents, and port users more flexibility to retrieve cargo and keep goods moving efficiently across the island. This follows a similar open gate initiative implemented last Saturday,

 April 25, 2026, as part of the Port’s ongoing recovery and operational push, during which 187 total gate transactions were processed, including 111 full containers issued to the island community. “From 12:00 p.m. April 16, 2026 through 12:00 p.m. April 30, 2026, following the Captain of the Port’s return to Port Condition Whiskey indicating normal operations, the Port has delivered a total of 1,534 full container load import containers into the community, along with 340 new and used vehicles, 20 pieces of heavy equipment, and 115 units of general cargo,” 

Port General Manager Rory J. Respicio said. “As of April 30, there are 1,330 containers in the Port yard, including 623 import containers pending release to the community, 38 export containers scheduled for outbound vessels, and 136 transshipment containers awaiting loading. Of the transshipment units, 27 are destined for Saipan and Tinian, 103 are bound for the outer islands, including Ebeye, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kwajalein, and Majuro, and 6 are headed to the U.S. mainland.

 In addition, 526 empty containers remain in the yard to be loaded for outbound movement.” Respicio said the additional open gate reflects the Port’s continued focus on momentum and service. “Our goal is simple. Keep the cargo flowing and remove every barrier we can,” Respicio said. “We are creating more opportunities for our partners to get cargo out faster, which directly supports businesses, families, and recovery efforts across Guam.” Cargo operations remain active at the Port, with vessels continuing to discharge and cargo being processed daily.

 The Port has maintained a steady pace of yard operations, prioritizing the release of inbound cargo while managing vessel schedules and equipment availability. Respicio emphasized that the success of these efforts depends on coordination across the entire supply chain. “This only works because of the teamwork between our Port employees, truckers, agents, and maritime partners,” he said. “Everyone is stepping up, and that collaboration is what keeps Guam supplied and moving forward.” The Port encourages all users to take advantage of the additional open gate and continue coordinating pickups to maximize efficiency.   -30-