Caribbean Port Data | 2021 Top 50 Global Freight

2021 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers

Up Front

After once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, supply chains are adjusting to new normal.
Global supply chain, so often taken for granted, becomes cause for worldwide concern.
Find out where the Top 50 Global Freight Carriers are based.

Rankings

 

Caribbean

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
Port of Bridgetown Bridgetown, Barbados container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passenger 89,460  
Port of Caucedo Caucedo, Dominican Republic container, break bulk 1,185,230  
Port of Fort-de-France Fort-de-France, Martinique passenger 164,495  
Port of Freeport Freeport, Bahamas container, passenger 1,396,568  
Port of Haina Occidental Haina, Dominican Republic container 407,262  
Port of Jarry Jarry, Guadeloupe container 220,233  
Port of Kingston Kingston, Jamaica container, heavy lift, liquid bulk   24,456,512
Port of Mariel Mariel, Cuba container, dry bulk, refrigerated 322,000  
Port of Oranjestad Oranjestad, Aruba container, passenger 342,526  
Port of Philipsburg Philipsburg, St. Maarten container, passenger 75,000  
Port of Point Lisas Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile 170,408  
Port of San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico container 1,490,218 10,415,667
Port of Spain Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile 236,370  
Port of Willemstad Willemstad, Curacao container, dry bulk, passenger 94,088 826,117

Extras

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Global Freight News

Government, Business, Global Freight

Nike Likely to Hike Prices More After Vietnam Tariff Deal

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July 3, 2025
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UPS Plans to Offer Voluntary Buyouts to Union Drivers

UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to union-represented delivery drivers for the first time in the company’s history as part of an effort to boost profit by slimming down its operations.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Analysis Shows Trump’s Tariffs Would Cost Employers $82.3B

An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans.

July 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Partners With Fortum on Battery Recycling

DHL Supply Chain has signed a long-term contract to advance sustainable battery recycling with Fortum Battery Recycling, the company announced June 25.

June 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada’s levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

June 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100

NMFTA LTL Freight Code Update Spurs C.H. Robinson AI Tool

C.H. Robinson has rolled out a generative AI agent to automate freight classification as the National Motor Freight Classification system prepares for major changes effective July 19.

June 27, 2025
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EV-Carrying Ship Sinks in Pacific Ocean After Catching Fire

A ship that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean earlier this month has sunk. The vessel was carrying about 3,000 vehicles, of which about 800 were EVs.

June 24, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Tells Employees to Relocate to Seattle, Other Hubs

Amazon is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that AI will shrink their ranks.

June 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. 

June 18, 2025

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