Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch gained “some useful insight” on a tour of Hamilton docks.

The public works minister was given an overview of the dock’s daily operations as part of a series of visits to assess lands, infrastructure and buildings across the island.

He was accompanied by permanent secretary Francis Richardson on the tour which was conducted by Stevedoring Services CEO Warren Jones.

Colonel Burch said in a press release: “As 98 per cent of all of Bermuda’s goods are imported into our island by container ships, the tour provided us with an opportunity to see first-hand how the port operates.

“We gained some useful insight on this very important service, which was in full action during our visit.

“It was quite impressive to witness the professionalism and expertise of this all Bermudian operation.”