Port of Port of Spain - Who's Who in Trinidad and Tobago Business

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The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS) is the main port of call in Trinidad and Tobago. It is the first of three separate business entities to be formed out of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and is dedicated to cargo handling and related services. The new entity is a more streamlined and customer oriented port facility - focusing on improved productivity thereby delivering a more efficient service.

PPOS is responsible for cargo-handling and stevedoring for international Container Ships, breakbulk and roll-on/ roll-off vessels. The Container Freight Station is also operated by PPOS.

A world-renowned port management operator, Portia Management Services Ltd. of the UK, was engaged in March 2006 to guide and assist PPOS in its objective of achieving international standards in the various areas of operations. These include greater profitability, stringent safety standards, improved productivity and efficiency and a more technological environment - leading to increased traffic volume and market share. PPOS operates on a 24 hour/7days a week basis.

The PPOS is a major player in the regional transshipment of containerized cargo.