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The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS)

The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS) is the cargo handling business unit of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. PPOS provides berthing and stevedoring services for international container vessels, breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, dry and liquid/bulk cargo vessels, as well as towage services, container freight services and warehousing, and a one-stop barrel shop for clearance and delivery of personal effects. In 2011, PPOS handled 379,837 TEUs and 23,847 cars. At present, PPOS is seeking to attract investor/partnership opportunities, in order to ensure sustainability and maximum profitability in the future.

A natural harbour on the sheltered north-western coast of Trinidad, the Port of Port of Spain is ideally positioned to service the major sea lanes between the Americas, the islands of the Caribbean and the trading links between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, via the Panama Canal.

STRATIGIC BUSINESS UNITS

The services of the Port Authority are carried out by four separate Strategic Business Units that are accountable to the Authority and, by extension, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Other than PPOS, the other three SBUs comprise:

Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Governing Unit (PATTGU)

The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) is the Statutory Authority, which was established by Act 39 of 1961, currently known as the Port Authority Act, Chapter 51:01. The Act provides for a coordinated and integrated system of harbour facilities and port services.

Port of Spain Infrastructure Company (POSINCO)

POSINCO is the landlord unit, with the responsibility for the maintenance of the infrastructure of the terminals/buildings and associated facilities. POSINCO also oversees the Cruise Shipping business at Port of Spain and Scarborough.

Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Transportation Company (TTIT)

The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Ferry Service operates 3 vessels between Trinidad and Tobago - 2 fast ferries (The T&T Spirit and the T&T Express) and 1 cargo vessel (Warrior Spirit). The Port of Scarborough also falls Under TTIT. The figures for 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 are:

2011: Trips - 2,192
Passengers - 995,777
Vehicles - 230,446
2012 (1st Quarter): Passengers - 115,754
Vehicles - 27,607