The Bridgetown Port is the major port of entry for approximately 90% of the goods used in the manufacturing and retail sectors in Barbados. A major part of its responsibility has been dedicated to supporting businesses in the import/export trade, a job that it carries out without any government subsidies, unlike the majority of Ports around the Caribbean.

All cruise vessels berth at the Bridgetown Port and it is currently the home porting hub for 17 vessels conducting full and partial exchanges of passengers.

Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategy and Tactics

Vision and Mission

VISION: To be consistently the best of all Caribbean ports by providing quality services and facilities for cargo and cruise operations, and to use this regional leadership as a basis for enhancing international reputation.

MISSION: To be the most customer focussed, highly efficient provider of value driven cruise and cargo services in the Caribbean, while providing satisfactory benefits to stakeholders, including customers and employees.

Corporate Objectives

Governance: To manage the organisation with the best practice of corporate governance, bearing in mind the value of human capital and potential to contribute to community development.

Efficiency: To operate a sustainable, cost effective business.

Profitability: To earn an after tax return of not less than 9% on equity.

Competitiveness: To maintain a reputation of being the number one port in the region in terms of quality of service, growth, and strong demand for its facilities and services, locally and internationally.