Barbados Port Inc. as part of its planned system maintenance, will be upgrading its servers on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The following applications will be unavailable during the upgrade:
- Maritime Single Window
- Online Payment Portal
- Cashier Module
All Services will be restored by 6:00 a.m., Sunday, August 25th, 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience during this period.
Barbados Port Inc. advises customers that full functionality and normal business hours have been restored to the Cargo Gate and Shed 2 at the Port of Bridgetown.
The Cargo Gate opens at 7 am through to 3 p.m.
Operational hours for the collection of barrels and personal cargo from Shed 2 are 7 am to 3 p.m.
Barbados Port Inc. extends appreciation to all parties for their patience during the past period of disruption.
Barbados Port Inc. advises that our Cube Blue office is closed to business today, Monday July 15 2024.
The closure is a necessary safety precaution taken as a result of a lingering chemical scent following an industrial cleaning of the building over the weekend.
Given the unavailability of our cashiers, customers are encouraged to pay online via our corporate website www.barbadosport.com, and not visit the Cube Blue location.
Barbados Port Inc. expects a return to normal conditions on Tuesday July 16, 2024 and apologises for the inconvenience caused.
Further to the closure of the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados Port Inc. advises that the Customs Cashiers have been relocated to Shed 2.
Persons seeking to pay Customs Duties at Shed 2 should enter via the Main Gate.
Port entry should be requested via https://barbadosport.com/request-port-entry/
Please note Cashiers will be available during the adjusted opening hours of the Shed i.e from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
Please be guided accordingly until further notice.
Further to the closure of the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados Port Inc. will be limiting the operating hours of Shed 2 in an effort to reduce congestion within the Port facility.
Shed 2 will be open for the delivery of cargo from 7 a.m. to 12 noon until further notice.
Please be guided accordingly.
Barbados Port Inc. advises that the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown is closed to business until further notice.
As a result, effective 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the following activities will be permitted via the North Gate:
- Processing of all commercial and personal cargo.
- Entry and exit of all cargo and container trucks
- Exit of all vehicles carrying personal cargo
Port Security and Customs personnel will be relocated to the North Gate to facilitate cargo processing.
All customers seeking to conduct business at Shed 2 i.e the collection of barrels and personal cargo, should enter via the Main Gate.
Approved applications for entry via the Cargo Gate will be accepted for entry via the Main Gate.
The Cargo Gate closure is a necessary safety precaution which is being taken in light of ongoing construction at the old Sugar Bond site and the weather conditions predicting high winds over the next few days.
While some delays are expected due to increased traffic flows via the North Gate, we assure you that our teams will work to mitigate extended wait times. All visitors to the Port are asked to comply with the safety guidelines and directives issued by security and law enforcement Personnel.
Barbados Port Inc. apologises for the inconvenience and extends appreciation to all parties for their patience and understanding during this period.
Barbados Port Inc. announces a 7.5% reduction in port-related container charges effective February 1, 2024.
A list of the revised rates as applicable, may be viewed via our website at Revised Cargo Handling Charges.
Figure 1. illustrates the 7.5% reduction per Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for three categories of imported and exported cargo.
| Figure 1. Reduced Costs Per (TEU) of Imported and Exported Cargo (VAT Incl.) | |||
| 20 ft Container (Dry) | 20 ft Container (Refrigerated) | 20 ft Container (Loaded Export) | |
| Port charges (prior to April 2023) | $1,650.99 | $1,719.14 | $640.64 |
| Port Charges (Effective April 2023) | $1,488.73 | $1,551.00 | $630.98 |
| Port Charges (Effective February 1, 2024) | $1,377.08 | $1,434.68 | $583.66 |
The Port of Bridgetown will be open to business for the clearing of personal effects at Shed 2 as follows:
| Date | Hours | Last Available Appointment |
| Wednesday January 3, 2024 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday January 4, 2024 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday January 5, 2024 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
The Port of Bridgetown will be open to business for the clearing of personal effects at Shed 2 as follows:
| Date | Hours | Last Available Appointment |
| Monday to Friday December 11- 15, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday to Friday December 18-22, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday December 16 & 23, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
Barbados Port Inc. is encouraging customers to utilize the online facility available for making both personal and commercial cargo payments.
This e-payment system saves time and offers customers the enhanced convenience and flexibility to pay anytime from anywhere.
The secure, online portal accepts both debit and credit card payments.
Simply visit our corporate website www.barbadosport.com to make payments in a few easy steps:
- Select the E-Services option
- Select e-Payment Portal
- Select Continue
- Select Add
- Enter either the Bill of Lading or Delivery Order number noted on your document
- Select Continue
- Correctly enter the CAPTCHA code displayed
- Select I understand and agree with the above and then select Confirm
- Complete your debit/credit card details
- Select Submit Payment
Fees payable include:
For Personal Cargo
- The Barrel Equivalent Unit Fee
- Storage Fees
- Free Alongside Ship (FAS) charges.
For Commercial Cargo
- Free Alongside Ship (FAS), (Receiving Storage & Delivery and Tonnage Dues)
- Unstuffing Charges
- Storage Charges
- Plug Charges
- Hazardous Cargo Handling Charges
- Security Charges
Customers who opt to make payments in person, should note that Barbados Port Inc. cashiers are no longer stationed at the Cargo Gate.
Cashiers have since January 2023 relocated to our Administration offices at Cube Blue.
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