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Barcadera Port Cargo Services

Cargo harbor 3 miles south-east of Oranjestad handling aggregates, gas, gasoline, Ro-Ro and break-bulk cargo, operating 24/7/365.

Description

Barcadera harbor lies 3 miles south-east of Oranjestad. Aruba Ports Authority rehabilitated it from 1999/2000 with an investment of US$6 million, and it took over non-containerized cargo handling from Oranjestad. It handles aggregates, gas, gasoline and the majority of Ro-Ro and break-bulk cargo.

Key features

  • One concrete berth with max. draft 9.75 m
  • One RoRo platform at the western end of the concrete dock (width 12 m, depth 4.26 m)
  • Operation 24/7/365

Adjacent terminal

The multi-cargo sea terminal next to the harbor is operated by ASTEC N.V. (stevedore). It offers container (LOLO/RORO) and general cargo handling, car carrier discharge, reefer handling, bonded warehousing and heavy lift cargo such as turbine generators and windmills.

Specifications

Max. draft9.75 m
RoRo platformWidth: 12 m, Depth: 4.26 m
Operation24/7/365

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