Bermuda: The Grit Cement IV docked in Bermuda on 21 September 2026, bringing 6500t of cement to replenish stockpiles in Maxcem’s silos, according to The Royal Gazette. Manager of Maxcem Bermuda, Chris Shanks, said that the company had been working ‘around the clock’ to meet pent-up demand in the wake of a cement shortage on the island over the last few weeks. By 15:00 on 23 September 2026, Maxcem had reportedly sold nearly 370t of cement in less than 48hr since the ship arrived. This represents more than 25% of a typical month’s sales. Shanks said “Trucks have been coming at all hours and we have rotated our team of four so we could provide a 24hr service. It’s just starting to slow down.”
The recent shortage had led to suppliers restricting the number of bags available to individual buyers. The supply constraints were the result of a rescheduled shipment from Cemex that had been due to arrive in mid-August 2026. Due to this rescheduling, Maxcem’s buffer of about 1500t (just over a typical month’s supply) had ‘virtually’ run out before the shipment had arrived. Demand for cement has reportedly been steady, averaging between 1300-1400t/month. The delivery schedule allows for a 6000t shipment every four months – the previous one arrived in April 2026. The next shipment is due in mid-December 2026.
