Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism Dr Colin Gosine says that while he sympathises with frustrated customers of Trinbago Express Shipping Inc, whose parcels remain in limbo at the Port of Spain port, the ministry is powerless to assist.

His comment came following protests from customers outside the ministry at Nicholas Towers, Port of Spain, on November 12.

The protesters demanded Gosine and Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj use whatever authority they have to help secure the release of their goods, which have been languishing at the port for more than a year in some cases following the