POINT LISAS INDUSTRIAL PORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
1Contents
3 Chairman’s foreword A BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE AHEAD
7 President's foreword FROM THE PRESIDENT
11 Introduction STEERING A STEADY COURSE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
15 History STILL YOUNG AND ENERGETIC AT 45 YEARS OLD
18 Port VERSATILE PORT WITH A GROWING REPUTATION
20 Containers PORT AIMS TO BE REGIONAL TRANSHIPMENT HUB
23 LCL cargo IMPROVED FACILITIES ON WAY FOR LCL CARGO
25 Processes NATURAL GAS HEADS LIST OF KEY EXPORT PRODUCTS
27 Estate WORLD-CLASS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PREPARES FOR EXPANSION
30 Downstream VITAL REVENUE FROM ‘BIG THREE’ CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
32 Security SAFETY AND SECURITY TOP THE AGENDA AT PLIPDECO
35 Information technology IT INVESTMENT IMPROVES COMMUNICATIONS
38 HSE HSE TOPS THE AGENDA FOR GREEN-MINDED CORPORATION
40 Quality FIRST-RATE QUALITY SYSTEMS JUST GOT BETTER
43 Training EMPHASIS ON TRAINING AND EXCELLENCE
44 Towage TOP QUALITY TOWAGE SERVICES FROM NEC
47 Port details
52 Location Port Point Lisas
54 Company profi les
61 Company directory
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land&MARINE
I am pleased to report on the perform-
ance of PLIPDECO for the fi nancial year
2011.
Before getting into the details of the
performance of the company, it is impor-
tant to recognize our 45th anniversary
and what brought us to this point in the
company’s history.
The vision took root over four and a
half decades ago when four of the
founding members of the South
Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Knox,
Maxwell Marshall, Robert Montano, and
Krishna Narine invested their energy
and resources to the ideal of developing
a Port in the central region that not
only facilitated trade for the South /
Central part of Trinidad and Tobago but
sought to take advantage of the abun-
dant natural resources of oil and gas to
develop an industrialised base.
With little more than a verbal commit-
ment from the then Government of the
day, it was always going to be a challenge
to undertake the venture. However with
strong faith and focus the vision became
a reality.
In the ensuing years, several milestones
were achieved:
1977: Construction of fi rst major
industrial plant, ISCOTT (now Arcelor-
Mittal)
1977: Government becomes majority
shareholder
1987: First containerised vessel to
Point Lisas (The Bernuth Point Lisas)
2003: First Container Handling Gantry
Crane Commissioned
2004: Port achieves ISPS Certifi cation
2006: Implementation of Navis
Terminal Operating System
2009: Heaviest lift ever handled at the
Port
Today the achievement speaks for itself,
for not only is the Port a major player in
the regional landscape but the indus-
trial estate is internationally recognised.
The estate houses the largest methanol
plant in the world and the activities on
the estate has resulted in Trinidad and
Tobago being the largest global producer
and exporter of methanol and ammonia
respectively. The production of urea also
makes the country among the top manu-
facturers worldwide.
Based on some estimates, the
economic activity on the estate and
revenues derived therefrom is thought to
contribute about $30bn to the country’s
GDP.
A BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE AHEADVISION STATEMENT: “TO BE A GLOBAL PLAYER IN PORT AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT BY CONSISTENTLY PROVIDING SUPERIOR, INNOVATIVE SERVICE”
3Chairman’s foreword
5Chairman’s foreword
GROUP PERFORMANCE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
The road to recovery from the economic
downturn is proving to be a diffi cult
journey for most countries. After a year
of fragile and uneven growth, the world
economy is now decelerating on a broad
front, indicative of a weak outlook.
Sluggishness in the economies of developed
nations continue to hamper the global
recovery and poses severe risks for world
economic stability in the coming years. It is
quite evident that there are no quick fi xes.
The unprecedented scale of the policy
measures taken by Governments during the
early stage of the crisis has no doubt helped
stabilize fi nancial markets and jump-start
a recovery. But overcoming the structural
problems that led to the crisis and those that
were created by it is proving much more
challenging and will be a lengthy process.
During 2011 markets were yet to recover
as governments tried various fi scal
and monetary policies to stabilise their
respective economies. Ports and the
Shipping Industry as a whole were not
immune as the demand for consumer
goods continued to fl uctuate.
PLIPDECO has been directly impacted
as the domestic containerised cargo
throughput was down 3% compared
to 2010. Transhipment business also
suffered, ending at 29% lower than 2010.
General Cargo throughput increased
by 11% however, due to a signifi cant
increase in steel exports.
Group turnover nevertheless increased
to $226M in 2011 from $210M in 2010,
mainly attributable to the aforemen-
tioned increase in steel exports, tariff
adjustments for Port operations and
rate adjustments in accordance with
lease arrangements for tenanted estate
lands.
The Corporation’s Group Profi t Before
Tax and Fair Value Gains for the year
ended December 31, 2011 amounted to
$19M compared with $19.3M in 2010.
After Fair Value Gains the Group’s Profi ts
amounted to $52.3M compared to
$57.6M in 2010.
Given the stable performance of the
Group, the need to sustain shareholder
and investor confi dence and very
importantly to generate a return to
shareholders, the Board of Directors has
approved payment of a fi nal dividend of
10¢ per share for 2011.
SECURITY/SECURING THE BORDERS
On July 1, 2004 PLIPDECO’s Port opera-
tions received International Ship and Port
Facility Security Code (ISPS) certifi cation.
The objective of this code is to estab-
lish an international framework for the
co-operation between governments,
government agencies, shipping and
port industries to detect security threats
and to take preventative measures. The
Corporation works very closely with the
authorities to ensure that certifi cation is
maintained on an annual basis.
The Tactical Response Unit that was
formed in 2010 continues to be respon-
sible for providing an enhanced secu-
rity presence and together with the
expanded pool of security personnel
has already served to increase the confi -
dence level of stakeholders and reduce
the level of criminal activity. In fact, it
was as a direct result of the collabora-
tive efforts between the special unit
and external law enforcement (Customs
and Police) that there were three major
drug fi nds on the Port. Joint exercises
continue on a weekly basis to identify
any potential threats.
The Corporation is in the process of
implementing the fi ndings of a threat
analysis that was carried out at the Port
and Estate.
The much talked about Container Scan-
ners for use on the major Ports should
soon become a reality as following
the formal approval by Government
a committee has been formed to see
the acquisition process through. The
scanners along with the already imple-
mented CCTV System will go a consid-
erable way in improving the level of
security at the Port through the use of
technology.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PLIPDECO remains mindful of its corpo-
rate social responsibility in the Couva
Point Lisas region as well as nationally.
A number of charitable contributions
6 Chairman’s foreword
were made to assist sporting, educa-
tional and cultural programmes under-
taken by various organisations. This year
through the patronage of the Minister
in the Ministry of Local Government, the
Honourable Mr. Rudranath Indarsingh,
PLIPDECO honoured the national scholar-
ship winners from the Couva/Point Lisas
Region.
In recognising the importance of
giving back to employees, the Corpora-
tion embarked on a Summer Intern-
ship Programme for the children of
employees. Additionally, scholarship
grants were provided for children
enrolled in tertiary programmes.
Employees as well as their families partici-
pated throughout the year in various
programmes and events including
sporting activities, Family Fun Day and
Children’s Christmas Party. Currently on
the cards is the establishment of a well-
ness centre. This will further underscore
the importance placed on the well-being
of staff.
At its Annual Christmas Party, an Awards
Ceremony was also held to honour over
200 employees who had a signifi cant
employment tenure with the Corporation
and to recognise their contribution to the
growth and development of the Corpora-
tion.
PLIPDECO takes very seriously its respon-
sibility in maintain a sustainable environ-
ment. It is also particularly mindful of the
effects of non-compliance on not just
tenants but communities as well. In this
regard, considerably more emphasis has
been placed on monitoring and reporting
and ensuring standards are aligned to
international benchmarks.
EXPANSION PLANS AND FUTURE GROWTH POSSIBILITIES
The Corporation has long recognised
that the Port is approaching maximum
capacity and is also cognisant of the
opportunities being created by the
expansion of the Panama Canal as well
as increased vessel sizes. The need to
diversify and expand the Industrial Estate
is also of paramount importance.
The expansion of the Port is expected
therefore to be done in phases, with the
fi rst phase to be completed by the end of
2014 with the construction of two addi-
tional berths (6 and 7) with the requisite
equipment and infrastructure. Additional
berths will be constructed in subsequent
phases as throughput demand increases.
The development will not just facilitate
increased domestic throughput but also
position the Port as a major regional tran-
shipment hub servicing the Caribbean
and Latin America.
The expansion of the Estate is contem-
plated to be done on lands to the north
and east of the existing estate and
could incorporate energy-based and
non-energy based industries, including a
logistics zone. This will provide a perfect
synergy for the Port operations as PLIP-
DECO seeks to capitalise on the growth
needs of the region.
APPRECIATION TO STAKE-HOLDERS
During 2011, there was a change in
Chairman of the Board of Directors, when
I assumed the role previously held by
Brigadier Carlton Alphonso who left to
take up another Government appoint-
ment. I would like to thank Brigadier
Alphonso for his contribution to the
organisation. I would also like to thank my
fellow Directors for the support they have
provided since I became Chairman.
In closing the Board recognizes the inval-
uable role played by the estate tenants,
shipping lines, agents, customers, the
state and other key stakeholders in
contributing to the performance and
sustainability of the Corporation. We are
also fully cognisant of the tremendous
effort and resolve of the Management
team and Staff who continue to work
towards the continued success of the
company despite the challenges that
they face. We are truly grateful for their
efforts.
Finally, we thank you our valued share-
holders for the faith you maintain in
us and look forward to the continued
success of the company in 2012 and
beyond.
Ian R. H. Atherly
Chairman
The performance of the Corporation
during the year mirrored somewhat
the direction of the local, regional
and international economies and the
fortunes of the major international
Shipping Lines. In fact, the majority
of Shipping Lines globally recorded
breakeven or loss positions for the
2011 fi nancial year.
The major part of our business is Port
operations and due to its dynamic
nature, continuous adjustments have
to be made to ensure alignment with
requirements. Despite this, manage-
ment has kept a keen focus on
observing the fundamental business
practices that has helped in steering
the company through a progressive
improvement in fi nancial perform-
ance over the last few years. This has
included cost containment and reduc-
tion, performance management and
planning. Apart from this, a number of
initiatives have been executed aimed at
ensuring sustainable business growth.
These initiatives spanned technological,
infrastructural and process improve-
ments to investments in human capital.
As part of the theme that encompasses
technology, transformation and team-
work, the balanced approach to these
three perspectives will defi nitely be the
catalyst to the exponential growth that is
being anticipated.
The past year however, PLIPDECO
was not immune to the effects of the
industrial relations climate. The delay in
settling a new three year wage agree-
ment with the majority union SWWTU
resulted in work stoppages toward the
end of the year. A three year Collective
Bargaining Agreement was subsequently
arrived at.
The year ended on a fairly positive note
despite the various adjustments that
had to be made for backpay and bonus
payments, the Profi t Before Tax recorded
was $19m. This was the same position
that was achieved in 2010.
PORT OPERATIONS
The Port continues to be the part of
our operations that attracts the most
attention, mainly as a consequence of
the direct impact on the economy and
the daily livelihood for much of the
population. In fact, 45% of the domestic
containerised cargo passing through
the nation’s ports is handled at the Port
Point Lisas. This represents a threefold
increase in throughput in just over one
decade.
For the year, throughput of containerised
cargo decreased by 9% compared with
2010. The major contributing factor was
a signifi cant drop in transhipment by
29%, mainly as a result of slow recovery
of regional economies. Both exports and
imports showed reductions of 3%.
7President's foreword
THE YEAR IN PERSPECTIVE REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2011
MISSION STATEMENT: “TO DEVELOP, MARKET AND OPERATE PORT, LOGISTICS AND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CONTINUED ECONOMIC GROWTH.”
The tonnages for general cargo showed
an 11% increase as a result of a 96%
upward swing in exports, the major
contributing factor being the growth in
business from ArcelorMittal. Imports on
the other hand recorded an 8% decrease
mainly as a result of the continued
sluggishness of the economy and the
net effect on construction and related
sectors.
The marketing and business development
effort is playing a key role in ensuring
a sustainable level of growth through
increasing market share and generation
of new business. During the 2nd quarter,
meetings were held with a number of
key customers at their international
offi ces to re-establish the Corporation’s
commitment to service excellence for its
customers, to ascertain each Company’s
vision for the next year and beyond and
to gain clarity on the main issues that
were affecting each Company with a view
to appropriate resolution. In fact, the
visits and the ensuing discussions resulted
in one new line commencing a limited
service to Point Lisas.
The LCL Warehouse, a major compli-
mentary service to the Port operations
recorded a 4% increase in the number
of containers unstuffed. Deliveries
made however decreased by 15%. The
operation is one of the areas targeted for
growth and indeed considerable interest
has been generated in utilising the serv-
ices.
The recently implemented Warehouse
Locator Information System that was
developed in-house has improved the
level of service delivery. The next phase
of development will result in customers
having online access to container and
delivery information.
Overall, Port related revenues increased
by 8% mainly due to the tariff increase
and growth in general cargo volumes.
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE OPERATIONS
Estate related revenues grew by 2.6%
as a result of rent reviews that occurred
during the year. Apart from this, the reve-
nues continue to be fairly consistent due
to the stable nature of the Companies
operating on the estate.
Important projects and initiatives completed
in fulfi lment of planned objectives include:
• Major overhaul of the high mast
lighting system on the Port
• Installation of a new 1.5MVA trans-
former to ensure continued reliability of
electricity supply
• Excavation works on the estate aimed
at alleviating fl ooding issues
• Commencement of independent envi-
ronmental testing on the Estate
8 President's foreword
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
Technology has been identifi ed as one of
the three cornerstones for facilitating the
future growth and achieving the excel-
lence in performance that the Corpora-
tion is aspiring towards. To this end, a
number of technology initiatives were
either executed or started during the
year. These included the following:
• Implementation of a CCTV System
with coverage at the Port and PLIPDECO’s
Head Offi ce. This was done mainly using
in-house capability. Other phases planned
for 2012 will include additional cameras
for the Port and Industrial Estate as well
as commissioning of a centralised moni-
toring facility. The benefi ts are already
being seen through improved security
and operational capabilities.
• A Warehouse Locator Information
System that dynamically tracks and
controls container unstuffi ng, cargo
storage and location and subsequent
delivery to customers. Further enhance-
ments will give agents the ability to view
information specifi c to their customers
and allow generation of relevant reports.
A key feature of the current system which
entails the use of handheld wireless units
for inputting and tracking information is
that it was fully developed in-house by
PLIPDECO.
• The existing Navis Terminal Operating
System has been further enhanced to
now incorporate the 322 Messaging
System, that will provide agents and ship-
ping lines dynamic access to gate and
vessel activity that is immediately down-
loadable into individual shipping lines
operating systems.
• As part of the thrust aimed at
improving the level of performance,
the Performance Management System
has now been computerised. This will
facilitate online assessment, tracking of
performance continuously and defi ning
training and development needs on a
collective basis.
• Other major initiatives in various stages
of development include a Labour Allo-
cation System, Security Management
System and General Cargo Management
System.
FOCUS ON TRAINING TRANS-FORMATION
For any organisation to progress and at
the same time remain sustainable, it must
place itself in a position of continuous
transformation and adjustment. This is
particularly critical in the current environ-
ment of complete economic uncertainty
and business instability.
Within the last three years of the global
crisis, many well established companies
that have failed to make the necessary
changes have seen substantial drops in
President's foreword 9
performance. PLIPDECO is not immune
from the requirements to transform
and adjust, and from as early as 2007,
the process started and has accelerated
in the years following the recession. A
major focus has been on the people and
process element.
With respect to people, training
programmes have been a lot more
targeted to address performance defi -
ciencies that were identifi ed. Additionally,
structured performance targets have
been continuously monitored, realigned
and adjusted to keep pace with the
changing departmental, business and
strategic objectives.
In like manner, a number of processes
have also been revised to not just address
the need for improved productivity and
effi ciency but also specifi c customer
needs and issues of safety and security.
Some of these changes now include a
Traffi c Management Plan for the Port,
collaborative process with lines in vessel
planning process, and a stakeholder feed-
back system.
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
The years ahead will indeed be chal-
lenging ones as the Corporation has to
not only make the necessary fi ne-tuning
to remain viable and profi table but
will need to make the moves neces-
sary to position itself for changes in the
economic landscape. These changes
include:
• Changing trade routes
• Expansion of the Panama Canal and
requisite opportunities and threats
• Growth opportunities for the Industrial
Estate in the gas and non-gas industrial
activities
The Board and Management stands ready
to rise to the occasion and will at the
same time continue to ensure that the
Corporation functions in the best interest
of its stakeholders and shareholders alike.
I will like to take the opportunity to thank
the Board, Management, Employees of
the Corporation, the Unions, Customers,
Stakeholders and Shareholders for their
support and confi dence over the past
year and wish to assure that the pursuit
of the Company’s vision will at all times
be at the forefront of the business objec-
tives.
Ashley Taylor
President
10 President's foreword
Located on Trinidad’s west coast, the
port and industrial estate of Point Lisas
were developed in the mid 1960s by a
group of businessmen from Trinidad’s
second city, San Fernando, which lies
just south of the estate.
PLIPDECO (Point Lisas Industrial Port
Development Corporation Limited) was
established to oversee and manage both
operations and has done for nearly 50
years and it can look to the past with
pride and satisfaction.
The industrial port was created to allow
energy-based industries to take advan-
tage of Trinidad and Tobago’s newly
discovered reserves of natural gas, while
simultaneously developing a harbour
facility to serve the south of the country.
From an ambitious idea borne out of
necessity, the port and industrial estate at
Point Lisas have grown to become one of
the major driving forces in the economy
of Trinidad and Tobago and today
contributes around TT$30 billion to the
national economy.
GROWTH
What has been created at Point Lisas
must surely exceed the original expecta-
tions of its founders; and, since those
early days, it has developed into one
of the Caribbean’s largest industrial
complexes.
As a multipurpose cargo facility operating
throughput on a 24/7 basis, the port
handles a wide range of cargo including
dry and liquid bulk cargo, containers and
breakbulk.
Today, the port handles around half of
all containers being imported into and
exported from Trinidad and Tobago and
close to 90 per cent of all breakbulk
cargoes. There are also warehousing
facilities to accommodate LCL boxes.
The port and estate have grown in
synergy over nearly fi ve decades and
now PLIPDECO is looking to expand both,
well beyond the confi nes of the current
arrangements. Large pockets of land in
close proximity to the estate are being
earmarked for further industrial activity.
There are also plans to further expand the
port as its container handling operations
are expected to grow as the expansion
of the Panama Canal in 2014 generates
more cargo and bigger ships targets at
South America’s fast-moving economies.
EXPANSION PLANS UNDERLINE PLIPDECO’S REGIONAL HUB STATUS
11Introduction
With its strategic location, Port Point Lisas
already serves commercial cargo from
the United States, Europe, the United
Kingdom and the Far East and is also the
perfect cargo gateway for the region
and the wider Americas. The aim is to
double its current box handling capacity
by 2014.
STRATEGIC INTENT
So after nearly 50 years since its incep-
tion, PLIPDECO is striving for global recog-
nition by its provision of superior innova-
tive service.
PLIPDECO believes it will be recognised
globally by positioning itself as a national
port and regional hub, expanding the
industrial estate while diversifying its busi-
ness base, strengthening its HSE compe-
tencies and building upon an existing
results-driven culture.
13Introduction
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
MISSION
To develop, market and operate port logistics and industrial estate infra-structure for continued economic growth.
VISION
To be a global player in port and estate management by consistently providing a superior and innovative service.
VALUES
Integrity – We will act with honesty, without compromising the truth and be personally accountable for the highest standards of behaviour.
Innovation – We will convert knowledge and ideas to new approaches that will revolutionise the way we work.
Equity – We are committed to acting with equity when dealing with our employees and other stakeholders, so that we continue to maintain the trust and confi dence of those with whom we do business.
Service Excellence – We will provide our customers with service and professionalism that far surpasses their expectations.
Health, Safety & Environment – We are committed to ensuring that the working environment is safe and that all individuals take responsibility for achieving this.
The early days of PLIPDECO were chal-
lenging. Times were tough for the new
corporation and business was hard to
generate. The original vision of San
Fernando’s South Chamber of Industry
& Commerce almost failed before it
got under way; but nearly 50 years
later it has developed into an energetic
corporation with a bright future.
Until the late 1930s, cargo ships had
anchored in the Gulf of Paria and
offl oaded their cargo into small barges.
When the Port of Port of Spain was
dredged to allow vessels to berth there,
cargo destined for San Fernando had
a much longer and more expensive
journey from north to the south of
the island. As a consequence, the San
Fernando business community looked
at developing a deepwater port its own
and one closer to the southern town to
reduce transport costs. The idea did not
actually gather momentum until the mid
1950s.
After government-led feasibility studies in
1965, the Point Lisas Industrial Port Devel-
opment Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO)
was offi cially registered on 16 September
1966.
The concept then was to develop a deep-
water harbour for San Fernando, but later
this evolved into plans for an industrial
port that would become a magnet for
industrial growth in the region.
EASY ACCESS
Point Lisas, only 8 km north of San Fern-
ando, was chosen for its easy access to
open deep water and ample space for
expansion, as well as for its proximity to
the nation’s oil and gas reserves.
Despite the commitment and resolve of
everyone involved, the fl edging business
failed to take off as expected. By 1970
there were still no clients and no funds.
Then the intervention of the Trinidad
and Tobago Government brought a
reversal of fortunes through the injection
of much needed capital and develop-
ment approvals. The energy boom of the
mid-1970s also gave the project greater
momentum.
STILL YOUNG AND DYNAMIC AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS
15History
17History
Construction of the port began almost
immediately, although the corporation
was still administered from an offi ce in
Port of Spain. When corporation staff
fi nally moved to Point Lisas, the new head
offi ce, PLIPDECO House, was still under
construction and there were only a few
basic facilities.
A lack of roads and infrastructure defi ned
those years as a time of mud and mire, but
the resolve was strong. The work ethos that
has always been a hallmark of PLIPDECO
lent inspiration to its personnel and gradu-
ally the estate and port evolved into a solid
platform for growth and success.
The corporation’s fi rst 15 years were
marked by developments that were
not only a ‘fi rst’ in terms of Caribbean
industry but also milestones in the growth
of the estate and port. By the late 1970s
the fi rst ammonia, liquefi ed natural gas,
methanol and urea projects had been
established and the National Gas Corpo-
ration pipeline had been constructed.
GROWTH
The end of the oil boom in the fi rst half
of the 1980s led to a downturn in PLIP-
DECO’s fortunes, but new growth in the
petrochemical processing sector was not
far away. By 1986 the corporation was
back in profi t and both the estate and the
port became very busy once again.
The growth in petrochemical plants
continues to this day, with close to 100
companies on the estate, representing
an investment of over US$2 billion. The
estate contains some of the world’s largest
production facilities and is a global leader
in the production and export of methanol
and ammonia. It also hosts the world’s
largest methanol plant, M5000, owned by
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd.
The original rationale of the port was to
serve industry on the estate and hinter-
land – especially those based in San Fern-
ando; but after the fi rst wave of indus-
trialisation and construction, there was
a shift of emphasis towards the original
concept of handling cargo.
The corporation also maintained an
impeccable safety record with no major
accidents, no groundings and no closures
of the channel.
From earliest days, PLIPDECO has kept its
services up to international standards,
often sending missions to other ports
to gain experience and knowledge that
could benefi t Port Point Lisas. Member-
ship of international bodies such as
the International Association of Ports &
Harbours (IAPH) and the American Asso-
ciation of Port Authorities (AAPA) was also
a conscious decision from the start.
A new chapter for the corporation began in
2002 with the opening of Berth 5 – the start
of a visionary plan to make Port Point Lisas
a regional and international leader in port
operations and related services. Focusing on
container traffi c, PLIPDECO invested in facili-
ties that would allow it to always have the
capacity to cope with demand.
Nearly 50 years on, the corporation is still
exceeding all expectations in terms of
business growth and with proposals on the
table for further development; the future
possibilities for PLIPDECO seem limitless.
STRATEGIC
For PLIPDECO’s strategic thinkers, the
path ahead includes increasing the port’s
container handling capability to ensure
there is suffi cient capacity to meet
expected future demand. Moreover,
long-term planning is a prerequisite in an
industrial area that involves many millions
of dollars of investment and coordination
between many different agencies to bring
projects from the drawing board to fruition.
So in 20 years from now, expect to see
Port Point Lisas with 11 cargo/container
berths (up from the present fi ve) and
around 2,000 hectares of land under
management compared to 860 hectares
at present. Also expect to see a greater
diversifi cation in terms of tenants as Point
Lisas relies less on the energy-related
sector for its base business. This diversi-
fi cation is likely to comprise light manu-
facturing, assembly, logistics, storage and
distribution.
So from modest beginnings, there has been
a continual and planned expansion and
development that continues to this day.
The end result is one of the most successful
industrial ports in the Caribbean.
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PLIPDECO owns and operates one of
the twin-island nation’s two container
and general cargo ports.
This business has developed signifi cantly
over the years, and today Port Point
Lisas handles almost 50 per cent of the
containers imported into, 63 per cent
of FCLs boxes exported from Trinidad
and Tobago and close to 90 per cent of
breakbulk and bulk imports.
The port’s main purpose is to handle
cargo on behalf of the nation’s importers
and exporters as well as serving the needs
of its many energy-based and petro-
chemical tenants. In fact, general cargo
handling has proved a major success -
especially steel exports.
While Point Lisas is generally a multi-
purpose port, a new path was taken
over 10 years with the opening of Berth
5 – a dedicated single berth container
terminal. This was a fi rst step in a wider
plan to handle unitised cargo and in the
longer term to be a regional tranship-
ment hub.
BERTHS
Berths 1, 1A and 2 handle bulk and break-
bulk traffi c while Berths 3, 4 and 5 handle
bulk, breakbulk and containerised cargo
using a mobile crane or ships’ gear.
Another berth in the port area, Savonetta
Pier, is managed by the National Energy
Corporation (NEC) and is used for loading
ammonia, methanol and urea products
from the industrial estate for export.
OPERATING SYSTEM
Containerised cargo at Port Point Lisas,
is managed by a modern terminal
operating system, Navis. The benefi ts
include a shorter vessel turnround time
VERSATILE PORT WITH A GROWING REPUTATION
Port
and live web access to cargo informa-
tion. This is complemented by a seam-
less entrance and exit gate system and
other ICT facilities.
CONTAINERS
PLIPDECO has invested heavily in container
handling infrastructure and equipment
over the past 10 years and will continue to
do so as demand dictates.
Berth 5 is equipped with two post
panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes
supported by six rubber tyred gantry
cranes, 22 trucks and other equipment to
maximise the effi ciency of its operations.
Alongside the quay is a stacking yard with
a static capacity of 5,600 teu.
VERSATILITY
Port Point Lisas has a wealth of expe-
rience in handling specialised and
19Port
unusual cargoes as well as bulk and
breakbulk cargo.
When the industrial estate was being
developed, there was a high frequency
of project cargo. Today, the industrial
estate is fully tenanted and as a result
there is less specialised cargo to be
handled. This has reduced somewhat,
yet the port has the capability of under-
taking single lifts weighing as much as
500 tonnes.
TRANSHIPMENT
There are long-term plans for an addi-
tional fi ve container berths alongside
Berth 5 (Berths 6 to 11) as the port looks
to become a transhipment hub. There is
potential to expand the container yard
next to Berth 5 from 1 hectare to 13
hectares if and when all the berths have
been constructed. This would make Port
Point Lisas one of the largest container
ports in the Caribbean.
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The long-term vision of Port Point Lisas
as a regional transhipment hub looks
promising once the expansion of new
berths is complete. It is also expected
that the expanded Panama Canal,
due to be completed in 2014-5, will
present further opportunities the well
located port.
PLIPDECO expects see signifi cant
increases in throughput, as long as a
plan to exploit its obvious potential is
embraced. At present, container handling
is largely confi ned to Berth 5, with geared
feeders vessels worked on Berth 4. PLIP-
DECO has plans to add six more berths:
two are in the pipeline and work will go
ahead – probably in 2013, but no date
has been set for the fi nal four in the plan.
BERTH 5
Berth 5 is currently equipped with two
50-tonne ship-to-shore rail-mounted post
panamax gantry cranes and has an along-
side depth of 11.5 metres, which will be
increased to 15 metres sometime in the
future – as will the access channel.
The eight hectare terminal yard is
equipped with six rubber tyred gantries
(RTGs), 21 trucks and 23 trailers which
are used for all container operations. A
new reach-stacker is due for delivery in
late 2012.
At 200 metres in length, Berth 5 is the
longest quay in Port Point Lisas and is
still just below its design capacity so
handily placed to take new customers.
The container marshalling yard is eight
hectares. An LCL warehouse is located
just 1.5 km away.
TERMINAL SYSTEM
Port Point Lisas is equipped with a state-
of-the-art terminal operating system
(TOS) to manage cargo fl ows across its
marine exchange terminals.
The corporation made signifi cant invest-
ments in its Navis TOS system, which is
also used by many of the world’s leading
ports. The new system has brought many
benefi ts to port operations in key areas –
as well as in container management serv-
ices – including a reduction in direct and
administrative costs, more effi cient gate
access and enhanced data management.
Through the coupling of craneage and IT,
the port now achieves productivity rates
of up to 35 moves per gang hour.
The SPARCS module of the TOS provides
yard allocation, vessel planning and
equipment control. All the equipment
used by PLIPDECO is fi tted with data
terminals to give the user real-time
instructions on container movements.
This leads to more economical move-
ments and hence greater time savings.
Web access modules also provide port
users with a web browser interface for
accessing cargo information.
TERMINAL AIMS FOR EXPANSION
Containers
TRANSHIPMENT
While handling domestic containers obvi-
ously has a commercial limit in terms of
growth and where Point Lisas continues
to grab market share, the port has a
vision to become an important tranship-
ment hub.
Transhipment currently accounts for less
than fi ve per cent of its throughput; but
as capacity grows this modest fi gure
could increase signifi cantly, especially
with the expansion of the Panama Canal.
Once completed with an annual capacity
of over 2 million teu, Berths 6-11 could
take Point Lisas into the Caribbean’s top
fi ve container ports. With ample land for
associated development, the opportuni-
ties are almost limitless.
THE FUTURE
Planning and environmental consent for
Berths 6 and 7 has been in place since
2002, but due to inconsistent traffi c
fl ows and overall doubts about the
performance of global economy it was
only around 10 years later that Plipdeco
asked for expressions of interest for those
wishing to construct the additional quays.
Work is scheduled for completion end
2014.
Berths 6 and 7 will each be 350 metres
in length with an alongside depth of 15
metres and will be developed in two
stages. Both berths will be built at the
same time, but in phase one only berth
6 will be equipped with two ship-to-
shore gantries and other associated box
handling equipment – nine RTGs and
an additional 15 trucks and trailers. The
gantries and other equipment for Berth
7 will be added as traffi c dictates. The
construction of Berths 8-11 will also be
demand driven and build in phases.
The completion of Berth 6 will be a game
changer for the port as the additional
capacity and, more importantly, the
deeper water will enable Port Point Lisas
to complete in the big league.
The port’s total handling capacity will
grow to 525,000 TEU from just 225,000
TEU and the timing of this additional
capacity and deeper alongside draft
should fi t neatly with the opening of
the enlarged Panama Canal and the
continued growth in markets to the south
of Trinidad.
With its highly motivated management,
intensely customer-focused attitude
and a stable, unionised workforce, the
port offers a fast and effi cient turnround
service for vessels along with spacious
warehousing facilities and distribution
services, thus making it a one-stop shop
for the import and export of cargo.
The port’s long-term vision to be a
regional hub for containers is certainly
achievable.
21Containers
In parallel with Port Point Lisas’
container throughput, there has been a
marked increase in the handling of LCL
cargoes – especially as more and more
individuals import personal effects and
shop for items on-line.
The port is provided with an LCL station
as well as a container examination
station.
The LCL station is a Customs bonded
facility located 1.3 km from Port Point
Lisas. The facility provides for trade and
non-trade cargo and has a covered
storage of 2,754 square metres capable
of holding 50 TEU.
The warehouse utilises forklifts and
movable ramps for its unstuffi ng/stuffi ng
container operations and it is facilitated
with a racking system for cargo storage.
The facility is open 07.00-15.00 hours,
Monday to Friday.
PLIPDECO estimates that LCL imports will
continue to grow by up to 25 per cent a
year for the foreseeable future.
To meet growing demand, PLIPDECO
has signifi cantly increased the ware-
house’s racking, which now covers
75 per cent of the building, and is
installing a new four container capacity
ramp to speed the discharge of LCL
boxes. Added to which, PLIPDECO is
improving its tracking and tallying
systems in the warehouse.
EXPERIENCE
The LCL Warehouse facilitates a number
of operators who have a lot of experi-
ence in consolidating shipments for more
than one consignee. Approximately 100
customers are attended to on a daily
basis at this facility. There is a permanent
Customs presence on site to collect any
duties and fees that may apply.
IMPROVED FACILITIES ON WAY FOR LCL CARGO
23LCL warehouse
The warehouse now has an internally
developed Locator Information System,
which has signifi cantly increased the
level of service offered to customers. In
the second phase of this development,
importers will get on-line access to
container and delivery information.
CONTAINER EXAMINATION
The port’s container examination station
(CES) is a Customs facility and requires
support from government agencies such
as Plant Quarantine, Bureau of Stand-
ards, Public Health, Food and Drugs, and
Trade & Industry. These agencies have
personnel deployed at the CES on a full-
time basis.
The Point Lisas CES was the fi rst of its kind
in Trinidad, making PLIPDECO a pioneer
in this fi eld. The corporation’s role is to
manage the facility and perform cargo
handling.
Trinidad and Tobago is unique
among the islands of the Caribbean.
Although surrounded by many other
oil producing countries, it is the
only island in the region with an oil
industry.
The discovery of oil in the mid 19th
century led to the twin-island nation
becoming one of the most infl uential
players in the world energy market. By
the 1930s Trinidad and Tobago was one
of the biggest oil producers in the world.
NATURAL GAS
In fact, until the major natural gas fi elds
were discovered in the 1960s and 1970s,
production of crude oil was the biggest
sector in the country’s energy industry.
In the mid 1970s the government
launched an initiative to monetise the
nation’s vast natural gas resources. There
followed a steady growth in demand as
new uses were found for natural gas,
leading to a range of downstream indus-
tries including production of ammonia,
methanol, liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) and
metals. It also laid the groundwork for the
industrial estate and port at Point Lisas.
OIL PRODUCTION
While it was oil production that estab-
lished Trinidad and Tobago as a major
provider of energy, the story today is
different. In terms of energy equivalence,
the production of natural gas has far
outstripped oil production since 1996.
Trinidad and Tobago has built an enviable
reputation as one of the world’s leading
exporters of natural gas products. Many
companies on the Point Lisas Industrial
Estate use natural gas as a feedstock for
their processes. Trinidad and Tobago is
now the world’s seventh-largest producer
of LNG and the leading supplier of LNG to
the United States.
The Atlantic LNG Company began
production in 1999 and has an annual
capacity of 15 million tonnes. Its fi rst train
was the largest of its kind in the world
at that time and its fourth is still the
largest in the world. Each day over 2.3
million cubic feet of natural gas is used to
produce LNG.
Energy products account for about 25
per cent of Trinidad and Tobago’s gross
domestic product and about 70 per cent
of its foreign exchange earnings.
25Processes
NATURAL GAS HEADS LIST OF KEY EXPORT PRODUCTS
Over more than 45 years the industrial
estate at Point Lisas has matured into
one of the region’s largest gas-based
downstream industrial zones.
Now more or less completely occupied,
the estate is home to 103 tenants as well
as sub-leased companies. Spread over
860 hectares, it provides employment for
more than 12,000 people and contrib-
utes approximately $35 billion to Trinidad
and Tobago’s economy.
GATEWAY
The industrial estate includes a steel
mill operated by ArcelorMittal Point
Lisas, 11 ammonia producing facili-
ties (with one more planned), a urea
plant, seven methanol plants (with
a further two on the way), a natural
gas processing facility and a chlorine
producing facility. The estate also
contains many smaller manufacturing
and service businesses.
The estate also hosts a reverse osmosis
water desalination plant, the largest in
the western hemisphere, which produces
up to 24 million gallons per day of quality
water. The desalination plant has capacity
to spare and has helped to alleviate
periods of severe water shortage.
As landlord, PLIPDECO provides the
basic infrastructure, such as roads and
drainage, and works with individual
service companies to provide utilities,
pipelines and other amenities.
The corporation is also responsible for
ensuring that tenants understand and
abide by the terms of their leases and
adhere to health, safety and environ-
mental rules as well as all statutory and
regulatory terms and conditions.
WORLD-CLASS
It was the government’s decision to
monetise the country’s vast natural gas
reserves that led to the creation and
growth of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate.
Many companies on the estate use
natural gas as a feedstock for the manu-
facture of various products including
ammonia, methanol, nitrogen and urea.
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd is the
world’s second-largest producer of meth-
anol, with an annual capacity of about 4
million tonnes. It also operates the largest
methanol plant in the world – M5000 -
with an annual production capacity of
nearly 2 million tonnes. The Point Lisas
Estate is also the world’s largest exporter
of ammonia.
Synergy between various plants is common-
place, with one company manufacturing
the raw materials required by another. In
addition, the nature of the industry means
that waste products from some plants can
be used as feedstock in others. This is one
of several ways in which the environmental
WORLD-CLASS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PREPARES FOR EXPANSION
27Estate
impact of the estate is kept to a minimum
– a key priority for both PLIPDECO and the
tenants on the estate.
DEVELOPMENTS
The government’s policy of further
diversifying the energy sector and the
rest of the economy has already begun
to attract investment. Proposals must
include an assurance that the output
will be used to produce a value added
product that can either be exported for
higher value or used in local processes.
This applies across the board for projects
that produce fi rst-stage products such as
ammonia and methanol, for which Point
Lisas is the main centre, as well as completely
new products such as aluminium.
Other projects and proposals include:
• Adding value to fi rst-stage chemicals
such as ammonia by going further
downstream into products such as
melamine and urea ammonium nitrate
(UAM) (MHTL UAM)
The development of these industries will
help PLIPDECO to achieve its target of 50 per
cent growth by 2015. Ultimately, the focus
is on attracting investment into Trinidad and
PLIPDECO will play a key role in this.
To accommodate these and other projects,
PLIPDECO is seeking the development of an
29Estate
additional 400 hectares of land north and east
of the present industrial estate. The land is
currently owned by the Trinidad and Tobago
Government, which is PLIPDECO’s majority
shareholder and the exploitation of this large
parcel is seen as key to the twin-island state’s
long-term national economic development.
Part of the land could also be used as
for logistics operations and light manu-
facturing/assembly associated with the
future construction of Berths 6-11.
POINT LISAS INDUSTRIAL PORT DEVELOPMENT CO
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Co (Plipdeco) is a company listed on the Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange.
The government owns 51 per cent of the shares in Plipdeco with the balance held by around 2,500 private investors.
Plipdeco’s board of directors comprises seven members, including representatives from tenants and the small shareholders.
The value of the land controlled by Plipdeco is estimated at TT$1.2 billion and is increasing at a rate of around RR$30 million a year.
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VITAL REVENUE FROM ‘BIG THREE’ CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Downstream
The ‘big three’ chemical products
of ammonia, methanol and urea are
vital revenue earners for Trinidad and
Tobago.
These downstream industries make a
signifi cant contribution to the Point Lisas
Industrial Estate, and to the nation’s gross
domestic product, while adding value to
the country’s natural resources. In fact,
Trinidad has grown to become a world
leader in the export of these fi rst-stage
products.
The estate is home to 11 ammonia plants
with a total annual capacity in excess of
5.2 million tonnes. Ammonia is used in
a range of industries including fertiliser
production, metal-treating operations,
nitric acid production and waste water
treatment.
The process combines nitrogen extracted
from the atmosphere with hydrogen
produced by steam reforming of natural
gas. The original ammonia complex is
made up of the two Tringen plants – joint
ventures between the Government of
Trinidad and Tobago and the Norwegian
fi rm Norsk Hydro – and a third ammonia
plant, today known as Yara Trinidad
Ltd. This third plant is the oldest in the
country. Formerly owned by W.R. Grace
and called Hydro Agri, it was acquired by
Norsk Hydro in 1991.
PLANTS
Other plants are operated by Potash
Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS), Point
Lisas Nitrogen Ltd (jointly owned by Terra
Industries and Koch Minerals Services LLC),
Caribbean Nitrogen Company Ltd (CNC),
Nitrogen 2000 Unlimited and AUM.
Trinidad’s methanol industry dates back
to 1984, when the government-owned
Trinidad and Tobago Methanol Company
(TTMC) opened its fi rst plant at Point
Lisas. Today, there are six large plants
with an annual production capacity of
about 6 million tonnes.
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd (MHTL)
is one of the largest methanol producers
in the world, with a total capacity of
over 4 million tonnes per year from its
fi ve plants on the estate. It is the largest
supplier of methanol to North America
and is also a signifi cant supplier to the
European market. Its fi ve plants are:
TTMC I, Caribbean Methanol Company,
TTMC II, MIV and M5000.
The Caribbean Methanol Company was
the fi rst private sector venture into the
local methanol industry. It began commer-
cial production in 1993 and now has a
rated annual capacity of 550,000 tonnes.
Methanol Holdings owns the TTMC II
plant, commissioned in 1993, which has a
31Downstream
rated annual capacity of 570,000 tonnes.
The M5000 plant was commissioned
in 2005 and has an annual capacity of
1.89 million tonnes, making it the largest
methanol plant in the world.
Another major global methanol producer
is Methanex, which produces over 2.5
million tonnes per year from its two
plants on the estate. The company
normally supplies North America, Europe
and the Caribbean. Its two plants are
Titan and Atlas. The Titan Plant began
production in 2000 and now produces
850,000 tonnes of methanol per year.
The Atlas facility started up in 2004 and
has an annual production capacity of 1.7
million tonnes. It is one of the largest
single train methanol plants in the world.
The third major downstream product
is urea, a white crystalline nitrogenous
compound that is highly water soluble
and contains about 46 per cent nitrogen.
There is one urea plant on the Point Lisas
Industrial Estate, wholly owned by PCS
Nitrogen Trinidad Ltd, with an annual
capacity of about 710,000 tonnes.
It is used mainly as fertiliser and chemical
feedstock for export in a concentrated
and granulated form. Granular urea is
stored in the bulk warehouse under
controlled temperature and humidity
conditions.
Most of the urea produced by PCS
Nitrogen Trinidad Ltd is exported.
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PLIPDECO’s Security Department
ensures the safety and security of
employees, tenants and visitors while
on the Port and Estate.
Initially, attention was mainly directed
at offi cers in terms of access control,
searching of persons and vehicles
entering and leaving the Port for
weapons and drugs and similar activities.
FOCUS
As the department developed, focus was
placed on preparing offi cers to be more
service oriented while retaining their law
enforcement duties. Offi cers were then
trained in the application of First Aid,
customer service and the Laws of Trinidad &
Tobago. This type of training served well for
operations on both the Port and the Estate.
The implementation of the International
Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
SAFETY AND SECURITY TOPS AGENDA
Security
in 2004 then saw the Corporation moving
towards ensuring that the Port of Point
Lisas was ISPS compliant and that offi cers
were trained to execute the requirements
of the code. This ensured the safety of
life at sea and the continued operations
of the other Ports within the port facility.
An updated Risk Assessment of the Port
and Estate revealed the necessity to
consider the implementation of proactive
measures to complement the existing
strategies for security and this gave rise
to the inauguration of the PLIPDECO
Tactical Response Unit (TRU).
There is a presence of offi cers in areas
where there is suspicion of illegal activity
and also an improved security presence
at the BC Roundabout, especially at
night. This initiative is intended to offer
protection to those employees who are
awaiting transportation to get to their
homes or to get to work.
Security 33
CCTV cameras have also be installed
throughout the port area, PLIPDECO
House and the industrial estate and these
are now closely monitored via a central
system.
IMPROVEMENTS
Undoubtedly, there will be improvements
in many more aspects of the security at
PLIPDECO and all these contribute to the
Corporation’s understanding of its Corpo-
rate Social Responsibility and the drive to
satisfy its clients and the wider public.
Modern information and communica-
tions technology is playing a key role
in the daily operations of PLIPDECO
as the corporation seeks to maintain
effi cient operations at the estate and
the port.
Signifi cant investment to improve tech-
nology is paying off as Plipdeco’s Informa-
tion Technology Department strives to
ensure that all the corporation’s systems
integrate with each other effectively and
with those from outside.
The vital ingredient is, of course, the
Navis port management system, which
has much wider applications than just
controlling the fl ow of container traffi c.
Linked through the port information
system, Navis also helps with planning
and scheduling of port-related activities.
The information exchange between Navis
and Dynamics mainly ensures that correct
customer balances are maintained in the
fi nancial system (Microsoft Dynamics GP).
Both inputs are seamlessly correlated and
incorporated into the Financial Depart-
ment’s accounting package.
In addition, initiatives such as the Govern-
ment’s Single Electronic Window (SEW)
portal will have a profound effect on the
way port business and related activities
are conducted.
Within PLIPDECO, one of the corporation’s
telecommunications service providers
has completed the infrastructural work to
provide the Metro-E Mbps circuits which
are leased by PLIPDECO to connect its
main offi ces on the estate.
ELECTRONIC WINDOW
The SEW initiative was introduced by
the Ministry of Trade & Industry in a bid
to reduce the paperwork and hassle
involved in sending transport-related
data between lines, agents, Government
departments and ports.
PLIPDECO believes SEW will have a posi-
tive impact on its business by using a
standardised trade facilitation tool and in
so doing enhance the global economic
view of Trinidad & Tobago as an ideal
place to do business.
IT INVESTMENT DRIVES UP QUALITY
35IT
SEW aims to improve the international
competitiveness of the country. Devel-
oped by Crimson Logic – a Singapore-
based e-government solutions company,
the system has already won the approval
of potential users.
STREAMLINE
SEW is designed to streamline the
handling of documentation, to enable
cross-platform fi le sharing and to
minimise data input functions. It is a
nationwide electronic data interchange
(EDI) system that allows various parties
from the public and private sectors to
exchange structured trade messages and
information electronically.
It is designed so that traders, brokers,
shipping lines and agents, other Govern-
ment agencies, chambers and civil
society organisations can access a web
portal to easily submit their registration
and authorisation details, enabling them
to share key documents and transmit
automatically to Customs, ports, banks
and the immigration service.
An extensive training programme enables
users to understand the benefi ts of
e-government and how this relates to
trade and business facilitation. It also
provides basic computer and IT skills work-
shops and offers SEW-specifi c training.
CERTIFICATES
By 2014 SEW is expected to be imple-
mented in all regions of the country and
people who have trained in the use of the
system will be issued with skill certifi cates.
With SEW in place, ports in Trinidad will
be better equipped to play a key role in
the transhipment of cargo throughout
the southern Caribbean and to destina-
tions in South America.
At the same time, another system
ASYCUDA (Automated System for
Customs Data) is also competing for
attention and primacy and has been
developed by UNCTAD and is supported
by Customs. The challenge is how best
to marry the two systems with Plipdeco
happy to work with either or both.
In addition, Plipdeco own IT people
have developed a warehouse locator
system. The latest phase of which allows
consignees to log in and track their
cargo. This system will also send cargo
owners an SMS notifi cation when goods
are ready to be collected and acts as a
de facto appointment matrix so that Plip-
deco can regulate the fl ow of consignees
arriving at the warehouse and should be
fully operational by mid-2013.
37IT
to ensure that the port and surrounding
industrial estate adhere to stringent rules
and regulations on health, safety and the
environment (HSE) in order to minimise
the effect of their operations on the local
community.
PLIPDECO has a range of programmes
and procedures in place, not only to mini-
HSE38
Social responsibility and environmental
concerns are a major priority for PLIP-
DECO as it seeks to be a good neigh-
bour to the local community as well as
a responsible employer.
The importance of health and safety is at
the heart of PLIPDECO’s business philos-
ophy. The corporation makes every effort
HSE TOPS THE AGENDA FOR GREEN-MINDED CORPORATION
mise the chances of any incidents occur-
ring, but also to educate local residents
and employees on disaster management
and preparation.
Although PLIPDECO is a busy operational
port and home to some of the world’s
largest petrochemical plants, the corpo-
ration has an enviable HSE record.
To achieve this, PLIPDECO works in part-
nership with other organisations and
estate tenants to minimise the impact
of its operations. The corporation has
also recently renewed its ISO 9001: 2008
accreditation with Lloyd’s Register Quality
Assurance, which recognises safe oper-
ating procedures.
INITIATIVES
Initiatives include recognising and
rewarding staff who contribute to
improvements in health and safety;
offering HSE training and orientation to
employees and contractors; continuous
monitoring, evaluation and improve-
ment of HSE systems and procedures to
ensure regulatory compliance; testing for
substance abuse; and the provision of a
fi rst aid station within the port complex.
The corporation’s HSE staff, together
with operational staff, are certifi ed as
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B)
with the capability to respond to any life-
threatening emergency that may occur
on site and if required on the estate.
PLEA
A partnership between PLIPDECO and
the Point Lisas Energy Association of
Chief Executive Offi cers – the PLEA
Health, Safety, Environmental and
Community Committee – has embarked
on a project to make all stakeholders
aware of operations on the industrial
estate and ensure they are adequately
prepared for emergencies resulting
39HSE
from on-site accidents and incidents.
PLEA has developed and implemented
an estate-wide Community Awareness
and Emergency Response programme
to improve on its community interaction
and relations.
The PLEA committee was established in
the year 2000 and has representations
from most of the major petrochemicals
companies on the industrial estate as well
as statutory and regulatory agencies.
SAFE HANDS
PLIPDECO goes beyond local legislation
to ensure that tenants on the estate
monitor and adhere to stringent environ-
mental measures.
The corporation continues to seek ways
to protect the environment, look after
the welfare of local communities and
maintain the health and well-being of its
own workforce.
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Service excellence is enshrined in the
value system at PLIPDECO. To ensure
this happens in practice, the corpo-
ration sets – and meets – very high
standards of quality management.
Quality management is the driving force
behind everything at PLIPDECO, from how
the corporation manages itself to the way
it markets itself to customers.
All employees are committed to
improving operational standards in
order to maintain customer satisfac-
tion. By placing quality management
at the heart of its operational policy,
PLIPDECO has set the highest standards
for its staff. This means its customers
can be confi dent of receiving a fi rst-
rate service.
ACCREDITATION
PLIPDECO embarked on the ISO 9000
accreditation route in 1999. By 2001 it
had achieved its initial goal of company-
wide ISO 9002: 1994 certifi cation, with
an upgrade to ISO 9001: 2000 being
attained the following year.
In 2008 PLIPDECO undertook the task
of refi ning its quality management
system to refl ect a more process-based
approach, as part of an ongoing devel-
opment of its quality management
practices.
The upgrade to ISO 9001: 2008 accredi-
tation was certifi ed by Lloyd’s Register
Quality Assurance (LRQA) in February
2010. This independent assessment
FIRST-RATE QUALITY SYSTEMS JUST GOT BETTER
Quality
validated PLIPDECO’s operation and
corporate systems for a full-service inter-
national port and industrial estate.
BENCHMARKS
Each department of PLIPDECO has stand-
ards and benchmarks which it must
review, maintain and strive to improve
on. A key element of the quality manage-
ment system is the key performance
measures, which are used to feed back
progress every month for assessment.
There is also a computerised customer
feedback system and regular meetings
are held with port users to allow further
input into the process of constant quality
improvement.
PLIPDECO is committed to:
• Deliver value to all its stakeholders
• Improve customer relations and focus
• Improve corporate brand reputation
and recognition.
QUALITY POLICY
In pursuit of its mission, PLIPDECO is
committed to delivering value to all
stakeholders. Management monitors and
manages the Corporation’s resources
to ensure achievement and continual
improvement of the quality of output.
This is fostered by managing for sustain-
able success using an integrated systems
approach for business results
Focusing on integration to manage
through identifi ed quality, health and
safety, environment and security risks to
all operations
• Implementing management best
practices through engaged competent
personnel that understand their
individual and collective responsibility
41Quality
in achieving the metrics of the
organization.
This strategic management approach
is geared to support execution of
company targets at operative levels.
Overall, quality means meeting
customer requirements. Therefore
underlying every integrated process is
customer satisfaction. In this way, long-
term success for PLIPDECO is assured.
MISSION:
To develop, market and operate port, logistics and industrial estate infrastructure for continued economic growth.
The management of PLIPDECO cares
about the growth and development of
all employees. Its core business focuses
on value-driven customer service, so it
needs to ensure that its employees are
trained and competent in the execu-
tion of their respective job functions in
order to fulfi l customer requirements.
Emphasis is placed on personal develop-
ment and leadership training, together
with basic and advanced courses in all
aspects of the business. This includes
computer-related courses, Health, Safety
and Environment (HSE) courses, develop-
mental courses and technical courses. The
ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between
training and changes in the environment.
Doing this will ensure that employees are
equipped with the skills to function in an
ever-changing environment.
When training and development result
in better outcomes, employees tend to
display a greater sense of ownership and
pride in their work. This can help lead to
increased productivity and effi ciency and,
of course, an increase in job satisfaction.
Employees who are happy in their work are
more likely to work harder and be more
valuable to the corporation, which in turn
will put the company in a stronger position.
KNOWLEDGE
Leadership, scientifi c and technological
knowledge changes fast and therefore
PLIPDECO seeks to expose its employees
to the best intellectual capital, whether
in-house, externally or internationally.
The corporation sees its workforce as its
most valuable asset and aims to offer
a clearly identifi able career path to all
employees. Promotion from within is
preferred and there is an encouraged
progression from bottom to top.
Training of employees is not only to
provide a broad skills base but also to
encourage a positive attitude to the
corporation. PLIPDECO understands that
a competent workforce is more effective,
more motivated and more professional.
To this end, the corporation seeks
to improve business performance
and achieve its strategic goals by
implementing world-class training
programmes.
EMPHASIS ON TRAINING AND EXCELLENCE
43Training
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Each year, more than 3,000 vessels rely
on the National Energy Corporation
(NEC) to deliver expert harbour assist-
ance and towage services.
The NEC provides most of the tug serv-
ices in the Gulf of Paria, on Trinidad’s west
coast. This includes all towage activities
at Port Point Lisas, where the NEC works
closely with PLIPDECO to provide ship-
owners with a fi rst-rate service.
The NEC operates a fl eet of 10 vessels
(nine tugs and one workboat) and offers a
24/7 service. Harbour towage is provided
in all the major ports of Trinidad and
Tobago. In addition, the NEC is involved
in serving exploration and production
platforms off the east and north coasts of
Trinidad for the oil and gas sector. It also
provides towage services in the regional
market.
It is evident from the company’s quest to
continuously upgrade its operations that
the NEC is committed to providing reli-
able towage and harbour operations.
COMPETENT
The NEC focuses on operating quality
equipment, employing competent
personnel and delivering effi cient towage
services to its customers, including:
• Local and regional harbour towage
• Anchor handling
• Tug and barge transportation
• Rig relocation
• Load-out operations
• Rig standby
• Pipe laying
Its entire fl eet was constructed by the
Dutch company Damen Shipyards. The
relationship with Damen Shipyards began
more than 30 years ago and the fl eet
now comprises:
• Two azimuth stern drive tugs, built in
2004, each of 55 tonnes bp and
equipped with two water/foam monitors
TOP QUALITY TOWAGE SERVICES FROM NEC
Towage
• One Stan tug, built in 2006, of 50
tonnes bp, with fi re-fi ghting and spill
response capability
• Two Stan tugs, built in 2007, each of
40 tonnes bp, with fi re-fi ghting and oil
spill response capability
• Two Stan tugs, built in 2005, each of
12 tonnes bp, with aft-deck space for
carrying ship spares
• Two Pushy Cat workboats, built in
1981, each of 6 tonnes bp
• One launch, used primarily to shuttle
pilots, Customs offi cers and crew
members to and from vessels at anchor.
COMPETITIVE
Damen was chosen through competi-
tive tendering processes to be the NEC’s
primary supplier thanks to its ability to
provide azimuth stern drive tugs that
NEC TERMINALS
In addition to its towage activities, NEC is responsible for managing and operating the four multi-user Savonetta Piers and ISCOTT Dock at Port Point Lisas, while PLIPDECO manages the port’s fi ve general cargo and containership berths.
The Savonetta Piers and ISCOTT Dock have been in operation for 28 years without major incident or accident. Full-scale drills are held annu-ally to test the emergency response plan.
These facilities serve more than 20 large gas-based petrochemical and steelmaking plants on the PLIPDECO estate. The NEC provides an effi cient and well maintained infrastructure that enables it to handle imports and exports effectively from all the existing gas-based plants. Each year, more than 16 million tonnes of petrochemical and steel products are handled, including ammonia, methanol, urea, iron ore, direct reduced iron (DRI), hot briquette iron (HBI), steel coils, steel billets and some dry bulk cargo.
Towage 45
meet the specifi c needs of the corpora-
tion’s existing and prospective customers.
While the NEC is the leading harbour
towage provider in the Gulf of Paria,
with a versatile fl eet of tugs to meet
the growing needs of the local ship-
ping industry, the company strives to
strengthen its presence in markets
throughout the Caribbean.
Port Point Lisas is a multipurpose cargo
facility operating on a 24/7 basis. It
specialises in handling petrochemical
products, iron, steel, containerised and
general cargo. The port is strategically
located on the west central coast of
Trinidad, with connections to major
shipping routes. Trinidad lies about
20 km north of Venezuela. Its location
between North and South America is
convenient for major shipping routes.
Vessels approach Point Lisas via the
Savonetta Channel, 1.75 nautical miles
long and 152 metres wide, with a
dredged depth of 12.8 metres. Turning
basins are 500 metres and 300 metres
in diameter. Both have been dredged
to 12.8 metres. True course is 052.25°.
The port can accommodate vessels up to
75,000 dwt and 245 metres in length.
There are seven specialised terminals for
handling anhydrous ammonia, methanol,
urea, base oil and iron and steel products,
while breakbulk and container vessels use
a further six berths. Port operates 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
KEY INFORMATION
ADMIRALTY CHART483
AIRPORT
Piarco International Airport is 48 km from
Point Lisas.
ANCHORAGE
Inbound vessels may anchor in anchorage
bounded by 10°23.5’N, 61°31.2W and
10°24N, 61°32.2’W, which is marked by a
light buoy. Outbound vessels may anchor
in anchorage bounded by 10°22’.5N,
61°312’ W and 10°22’N, 61°30.2’W.
AUTHORITY
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development
Corporation Ltd
PLIPDECO House, Orinoco Drive, Point
Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva, Trinidad
Tel: +868 636 2201/2705-7
Fax: +868 636 4008
www.plipdeco.com
PORT DETAILS
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BERTH FACILITIES
PLIPDECO owns and operates six commer-
cial berths.
BUNKERS
Available alongside or at anchorage by
road tanker or barges. Ventrin Petroleum
Company Ltd provides bunkers from Esso
and Shell next to Berth 1A.
CO-ORDINATES
10.22.85’N, 61.31.2’W.
CONTAINER EXAMINATION STATION
PLIPDECO manages a Container Exami-
nation Station (CES) on behalf of the
Customs and Excise authority and
conducts cargo handling activities with
given resources.
EMBASSIES
In Port of Spain.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police: 999
Fire: 990
Hospital and ambulance: 990
Coastguard: 634 4440
EQUIPMENT
Cranes: Two rail-mounted Ship-to-Shore
Post Panamax and Super Post Panamax
gantry cranes with a safe working load of
up to 50 tonnes capacity.
Three (3) Mobile harbour cranes with
a maximum single lifting capacity of
120 tonnes/15M Radius with versatility
in handling bulk, break bulk and
containerized cargo.
Other Equipment:
• Six (6) rubber tyred gantry cranes
• Seven (7) fork-lift trucks from 3 to
30 tonnes
• Four (4) reach stackers
• Two (2) empty container handlers
• A fl eet of container tractor trucks and
trailers
• Other equipment includes specialised
gear for handling bulk, breakbulk and
heavy lift cargo.
HAZARDOUS CARGO
There are designated storage areas for
hazardous cargo. Specifi c information is
available on request.
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL AID
Couva District Hospital is 1.5 km from
Port Point Lisas. Augustus Long Medical
Facility is 5 km from the port.
First Aid Station located on site. Ambu-
lance service.
LARGEST VESSEL
Point Lisas can accommodate vessels
up to 245 metres LOA, 11.59 metres
draught and 75,000 dwt at its deepest
industrial quays.
Port details
LCL WAREHOUSE
Port Point Lisas offers unstuffi ng of cargo
at its Less than Container Load (LCL) Ware-
house facility.
LLOYD’S AGENT
Huggins Services Ltd. 26 Kitchener Street
Woodbrook, Port of Spain
Tel: +868 622 9958
After hours: +868 640 3456
Fax: +868 622 6384
Email: [email protected]
www.hsl.co.tt
LOCAL TIME
GMT minus four hours. Daylight saving is
not applicable.
LOCATION
Point Lisas is on the Gulf of Paria, halfway
down the west coast of Trinidad, 32
km south of Port of Spain, in position
10°24.2’ N, 61°29.6’ W. Trinidad lies
about 20 km north of Venezuela.
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PORT POINT LISAS - SPECIFICATION
Berth 1 Accommodates vessels up to 25 metres. Maximum draught 4.5 metres. Handles general cargo and ro-ro from barges.
Berth 1A Accommodates vessels up to 100 metres. Maximum draught 6.6 metres. Handles general cargo and ro-ro.
Berth 2 Accommodates vessels up to 165 metres. Maximum draught 4.5 metres. Handles general cargo and ro-ro.
Berth 3 Accommodates vessels up to 130 metres. Maximum draught 7.2 metres. Handles containers, general cargo and ro-ro.
Berth 4 Accommodates vessels up to 165 metres. Maximum draught 11.59 metres. Handles containers, general cargo and ro-ro.
Berth 5 Accommodates vessels up to 200 metres. Maximum draught 11.59 metres. Handles containers and is equipped with two post panamax ship-to-shore gantries.
Savonetta North: Accommodates vessels up to 115 metres and maximumPier I draught of 6.3 metres. Handles imports of bulk lube oils and bunker fuels. South: Accommodates vessels up to 240 metres or urea vessels of 182 to 184 metres in length. Alongside depth is 12.8 metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. Handles exports of methanol, ammonia, urea
Savonetta North: Accommodates vessels up to 230 metres. AlongsidePier II depth is 12.8 metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. Handles exports of methanol and ammonia.
South: Accommodates vessels up to 230 metres. Alongside depth is 12.8 metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. Handles exports of methanol and ammonia.
Savonetta Accommodates vessels up to 245 metres. Alongside depth isPier III 12.8 metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. Handles imports of iron ore and DRI and exports of methanol
Savonetta Accommodates vessels up to 245 metres. Alongside depth isPier IV 12.8 metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. Handles imports of grains and aggregates and exports of met anol, ammonia and iron ore.
ISCOTT Dock length is 407 metres with an alongside depth of 12.8Dock metres, allowing a maximum draught of 11.59 metres. This facility has two mounted crane hopper units and handles imports of iron ore, coke, coal, limestone and exports of DRI, steel coils, steel billets and iron ore fi nes.
Anchorages Inbound vessels: 10°23.5’N, 61°31.2’ W and 10°24’ N, 61°32.2’ W. Outbound vessels: 10°22.5’ N, 61°31.2’ W and 10°22’ N, 61°30.2’W.
MAX ANCHORAGE DEPTH
Two anchorages with depths between 4
and 23 metres.
NAVIGATION AIDS
The entrance and are channel marked by
11 light buoys with fl ashing lights..
PILOTAGE
Pilotage is compulsory and should be
arranged through ship’s agent.
Pilot boards at channel entrance in posi-
tion 10°22.6’N, 60°31’W.
RADIO INFORMATION
A 24-hour radio watch is maintained on
VHF Channel 16, working Channel 9.
SHIP REPAIRS
Minor repairs alongside only. Otherwise
arranged through ship’s agents. Floating
dock of 11,000 tonnes capacity available
at Chaguaramas, about 20 nautical miles
from Point Lisas. Underwater and hull
cleaning available.
ROAD LINKS
Point Lisas has access to Trinidad’s
modern road network, providing a fast
link to Port of Spain and other main desti-
nations. Point Lisas is 4 km west of the
Uriah Butler Highway, linking Port of Spain
with San Fernando, Trinidad’s second city.
RO-RO FACILITIES
Available at Berths 1, 1A, and 3, 4.
STORAGE
The container storage yard is designed
for both ro-ro and lo-lo containers..
TIDES
Tidal range is 0.35 to 1.15 metres.
TUGS
Towage and launch hire services are
provided by the National Energy Corporation
(NEC). Arrangements must be made 24 to
48 hours in advance through the agent.
Tugs of 5-55 tons bollard pull provide
mooring/unmooring and anchor-handling
services, carry deck cargo and act as
personnel transport.
WASTE
Reception facilities available by road tanker
from DF&E, RAMCO, Solid Waste Manage-
ment Co Ltd and Waste Disposals.
WATER
Fresh water available via agent and
delivered by truck.
WORKING HOURS
Port operations 24/7. Overtime applies
only on public holidays.
For further information, please contact
PLIPDECO: Email: [email protected]
Tel: (24 hours) +868 636 7678
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LOCATION PORT POINT LISAS
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MethanexTrinidadLimited
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MethanexTrinidadLimited
Nitrogen 2000 Unlimited
Caribbean Nitrogen Company
Industrial Gases Limited
Desal Cott
Phoenix Park Gas Processors
Trinidad EnergyInvestments Ltd
Berth #5
Berth #4
Berth #3
Berth #2 Berth #1
Berth #1a
TransferHouse
Iscott Dock
Nucor Berth
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Arcelor MittalPOINT LISAS LIMITED
(Steel)
Shell TrinidadLimited
Caribbean Methanol Plant #2
Methanol IV Tank Farm
MethanolPlant #4
MHTL
MHTL
Methanol Plant #3 UREA
CES
Centrin
LCL
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N.G.C. (Natural Gas)
Atlantic Plaza
Powergen (Electricity)
Point Lisas Nitrogen(Ammonia)
Methanol
T&T Methanol Plant #1 M5000
Couva
Arcelor MittalPOINT LISAS
LIMITED
Free Zone Warehouse
CARIBBEAN DRIVEENTRANCE
PHEONIX PARKENTRANCE
PHEONIX AVENUE EXT.ENTRANCE
NORTH SEA DRIVEENTRANCE
New Couva Fire Station
NUCOR (Iron Carbide)
(Presently not Working)
ISG TrinidadUnlimited
PLIPDECO
PCSNitrogen
(Ammonia)
Nutrimix Feeds
Gilbert Park
Yara Trinidad Ltd(Ammonia)
Yara Trinidad LtdTurning Basin
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ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Analytical Technologies Ltd (ATL) provides a range of scientifi c testing procedures to businesses in Trinidad and Tobago. Its aim is to meet today’s dynamic and fast-paced market needs with a wide range of services to companies requiring tech-nical analysis for environmental, micro-biological, toxicological, petroleum and petrochemical industry applications.
ATL continues to be an industry pioneer and is the only local facility to provide a radio-nuclei monitoring service for quan-tifying radioactivity in produced water from oil wells as per EPA/EMA require-ments.
ATL has also isolated and cultured an indigenous bacterium in-house for use in biodegradation of oil in contaminated soil. This bacterium has been found to be more resilient and effi cient than imported cultures since it functions in conditions close to its native habit and so signifi cantly reduces the costs and time associated with remediation of oil-contaminated sites.
ATL applies modern, in-depth testing procedures coupled with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 certifi ed quality management systems. This is to provide an internationally recognised standard of quality of analysis for local food and beverage, manufacturing industry and energy sector industries to aid in increasing their global competitive-ness and compliance with strict entry requirements for goods entering foreign economic markets.
www.atltt.com
API PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
API Pipeline Construction Company Ltd is one of six companies in the API Holdings group and is geared to cross-country pipe-line construction, although it has branched out into other areas. The group also manages BZ’s Ltd, a restaurant offering local, international and Indo-fusion meals.
Located in Fyzabad, near San Fernando, the company was founded in 1989 by Feroze Hosein. It has undertaken major projects including the Cross Island Pipeline Project, a 77 km, 142 cm diameter pipeline from Point Fortin to Beachfi eld, Guayaguayare.
The company's services also include construction of tanks, structural steel, design/build, process piping, horizontal directional drilling, roadways, drains and infrastructure, plant maintenance, plant turnround and equipment rental. API has 5,388 square metres of covered/secured fabrication and mechanical shop space with rollers, benders, lathes, welding sets and related equipment. It has a fl eet of modern site equipment and a fully computerised directional underground boring machine.
API Holdings Company Ltd was estab-lished in 2005 incorporating API Pipeline as its subsidiary together with BZ’s Ltd, A&H Industrial Equipment Rental Services Company Ltd, Cross Atlantic Industrial Supplies Ltd, Pegasus Engineering & Construction Services Ltd and, in 2007, API Petroleum Company Ltd involved in onshore production of oil and gas.
The company operates from three loca-tions: Fyzabad, La Brea and Point Lisas.
www. apitrinidad.com
CARGO CONSOLIDATORS AGENCY
Cargo Consolidators Agency Ltd (CCA) was established in 1976 to serve the expanding manufacturing, petroleum and energy sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. They offer a professional yet personalised service and are well respected in the industry.
CCA has developed into a full-service freight forwarder and now operates in fi ve business sectors: IATA certifi ed air imports and exports; ocean imports and exports; and insurance. It has 60 staff working from offi ces in Port of Spain, Point Lisas and Piarco International Airport.
The company also performs logistics management, LCL/FCL breakbulk and project cargo, and Customs brokerage. Out of its Point Lisas warehouse on PLIPDECO’s compound, CCA operates a signifi cant LCL ocean export service and offers crating, packing and container loading services.
For its key markets, Action Worldwide Cargo serves CCA’s import cargo for LCL traffi c from Houston; Fast Flow Inc handles traffi c from Miami; and CEVA Logistics handles imports from the UK and Europe. The company also works closely with agents worldwide when required.
CCA’s air freight and LCL ocean imports are now stored at ABL Warehouse at Piarco and customers can clear on a 24-hour basis, any day of the year.
CCA is a major user of PLIPDECO’s facili-ties, with the majority of its containers passing through the port.
www.cargotrinidad.com
COMPANY PROFILES
Profi les
DAMEN SHIPYARDS
Damen Shipyards holds a leading posi-tion in modular shipbuilding based on standardised designs. This concept was introduced in 1969, giving it the ability to offer customers well proven vessels, very short delivery times and competitive prices.
With more than 30 shipyards and related companies worldwide, Damen is involved in new construction, maintenance and repair activities. It offers a broad range of associated maritime services.
The group’s shipbuilding activities cover a wide range of products such as tugs, workboats, patrol craft, cargo ships, dredgers and even mega yachts and fast ferries. Product design and engineering are carried out in-house and a broad range of designs is available.
Its product development policy is driven mainly by customer feedback and fi eld experience. Damen considers this a strength that has been at the core of the company’s success, enabling it to deliver the right ship to the right customer.
A fi nance plan provides a range of pack-ages to clients, including fi nancial and operational leasing for standardised vessels, mortgage backed fi nance, supplier credit arrangements and buyer’s credit arrangements.
Damen has built up a close working rela-tionship with Trinidad and Tobago over the past 30 years and has supplied vessels to among others NEC, Petrotrin and private operator ARS.
www.damen.nl
INTERMARINE, LLC
Intermarine is a worldwide provider of ocean transport with a focus on serving heavy industry construction projects, power generation plants, oilfi eld and mining developments and other cargoes requiring specialised transport.
With a fi xed weekly cut-off every Friday from its Houston load centre, Interma-rine offers the fastest and most frequent service to Trinidad for breakbulk and containers. There is a weekly service to Point Lisas as well as Point Fortin, Galeota Point, La Brea and Chaguaramas. Other ports in the US Gulf, Mexico and US East Coast are added as needed.
Intermarine operates a fl eet of about 25 modern multipurpose vessels including four US-fl ag vessels. Featured ships include 17 state-of-the-art heavy lift vessels of 8,000 and 10,000 dwt. Seven of these have a 400 ton lifting capacity and 10 have a 500 ton capacity. From August 2010 the company will take delivery of four 12,000 dwt newbuildings. These F-Class vessels will have dual 400 ton cranes (combinable for 800 ton lifts) plus a single 80 ton crane.
With offi ces in New Orleans, Houston, Caracas, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, Hamburg and Zeist (the Nether-lands), Intermarine offers regular services between the Americas, Asia, Europe and specialty voyages to worldwide destina-tions including US fl ag.
The company’s commercial agent in Trinidad is Huggins Shipping & Customs Brokerage Ltd.
www.intermarineusa.com
METHANEX TRINIDAD LIMITED
Methanex Trinidad Limited is a reliable methanol manufacturer producing an average of 2.5 million tonnes per year, which contributes signifi cantly to Trinidad and Tobago’s position as the world leader in methanol export.
Methanex credits its people for achieving this and their commitment to operational excellence is fi rmly rooted.
Its parent company is Canada-based Methanex Corporation, the global leader in methanol supply, distribution and marketing to major international markets.
Every day, Methanex plays a vital role in people’s lives as methanol is an essential building block for many industrial and consumer products and is used in new energy applications like cleaner fuel.
The company’s active Responsible Care and Social Responsibility engagement is resulting in long-term value for its employees, the communities where it invests in and other stakeholders.
In addition, core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism are inte-grated into the business process of Meth-anex, driving responsible behaviour and adherence to high standards.
www.methanex.com
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METHANOL HOLDINGS (TRINIDAD) LTD
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd (MHTL) is one of the world’s major producers of methanol, with a total annual capacity of over 4 million tonnes from its fi ve plants at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate.
One of MHTL’s methanol plants, M5000, has a designed capacity of 5,400 tonnes per day and is rated as the largest meth-anol plant in the world.
MHTL is diversifying its activities with the construction of its downstream AUM complex. This consists of seven integrated plants including an ammonia plant, urea plant, nitric acid plant, ammo-nium nitrate plant, UAN mixing plant and two melamine plants. Final products are 1.48 million tonnes of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) 32 per cent solution and about 60,000 tonnes of melamine.
To serve its principal markets of North America, Latin America and Europe, MHTL has a fl eet of nine methanol tankers ranging in size from 19,500 to 48,000 dwt and three UAN vessels from 36,600 to 46,600 dwt.
MHTL began production of UAN in January 2010 with its melamine plants expected to be operational by June 2010.
MHTL’s marketing and shipping opera-tions are housed at its corporate offi ce in Point Lisas, while the operation and management of its methanol and AUM plants have been outsourced to Industrial Plant Services Ltd (IPSL).
www.ttmethanol.com
THE NATIONAL GAS COMPANY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LTD
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) is a diversifi ed company whose aim is to establish Trinidad and Tobago as a major player in the global natural gas business.
Its core activity is to purchase, transport and sell natural gas to local industries such as petrochemical producers of ammonia and methanol, power genera-tion plants and iron ore reduction facili-ties.
Established in 1975, the government-owned company had consolidated sales accounting for about 4.3 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product in 2006.
NGC is also involved in the processing of natural gas into products such as propane, butane and natural gas for export to markets in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean through its Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd subsidiary.
It is also involved in the production of liquefi ed natural gas via the Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
NGC owns and operates a natural gas transmission and distribution network of about 760 km consisting of both offshore and onshore pipelines. The overall maximum installed transportation capacity is 4,800 million standard cubic feet per day.
www.ngc.co.tt
NU-IRON UNLIMITED
Nu-Iron Unlimited began producing direct reduced iron (DRI) at Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago, in December 2006 with increasing quality parameters since then. Annual capacity is expected to reach 1.85 million tonnes.
Nucor Corporation, Nu-Iron’s parent company, acquired the Louisiana assets of American Iron Reduction, a 1.4 million tonnes per year DRI plant using Midrex Megamod technology, which had lain idle for fi ve years.
One of Midrex’s most up-to-date plants, it was relocated to Point Lisas in 2005 and its rated capacity was increased by adding two more reformer bays.
Point Lisas was chosen because of the availability of a skilled workforce, compet-itive supply of natural gas and favour-able logistics for receiving iron ore and shipping DRI to the US, where Nucor is a leading manufacturer of steel products.
Nu-Iron Unlimited is a key component of Nucor’s strategy to control one-third of its feedstock in alternative iron units.
www.nucor.com
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NUTRIMIX GRAIN TERMINALS LTD.
Nutrimix Grain Terminals is the Carib-bean’s largest independently owned grain receiving, storage and distribution facility. The technologically advanced, purpose-built terminal has a capacity of over 50,000 tonnes and is capable of handling 20,000 tonnes per month.
Some 3,000 tonnes of grain and maize is held in the 12 silos, each 35 metres high, that punctuate the skyline at Point Lisas, in addition to covered fl at storage.
Wheat is milled by Nutrimix Flour Mills, a highly effi cient plant managed by sophis-ticated computer technology that can process 450 tonnes of wheat per day.
Meanwhile, parent company Nutrimix Feeds produces animal feedstock from maize, soya bean meal and a wheat by-product left over from the fl our milling operation.
The terminal is on a 1 hectare site within the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. Grain and maize are stored in a temperature-controlled environment where humidity and moisture are kept within strict parameters to maintain quality.
Over the years, quality has become a key watchword for Nutrimix Grain Terminals Ltd.
OCEANFREIGHT TRINIDAD LTD
Oceanfreight Trinidad Ltd has been serving the international and local ship-ping community for a quarter of a century. This underlines the strength and quality of the company’s service, which it continuously strives to improve, but espe-cially so in an era of regional and global challenges.
The company represents containerised, breakbulk,
bulk ore and tanker vessels at all ports in Trinidad. Cargoes include all key trade commodities: crude oil, petrochemicals, cement, steel, lumber, paper and rice as well as heavy lift and industrial plant.
As general agents for SeaFreight Line, serving the US, Caribbean, Central and South American markets, as well as ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, the company can successfully assist all major importers and exporters in Trinidad. It has also forged strong links with a wide cross-section of logistics providers and Customs brokers.
Customers benefi t from extensive communication links with principals, a fl awless reputation with local authorities and personal attention to the delivery of cargo and related documentation.
www.oceanfreight.co.tt
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POINT LISAS NITROGEN LTD
Point Lisas Nitrogen Ltd (PLNL) operates a 650,000 tonnes per year ammonia plant, with facilities to the port for direct loading of product to vessels.
Nitrogen fertiliser performs a vital role in growing crops to feed an increasing global population.
PLNL is one of the lowest-cost ammonia manufacturers in the western hemi-sphere. Owned on an equal basis by US-based Terra Industries Inc and Koch Mineral Services, LLC, it produces ammonia from natural gas supplied under contract with the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
The plant began in 1998 as Farmland MissChem Ltd, a joint venture between Farmland Industries and Mississippi Chem-icals, until bought by Terra/Koch in 2004. It uses the Kellogg Advanced Ammonia Process (KAAP).
The KAAP technology features a propri-etary catalyst that uses ruthenium on a graphite carbon base. This catalyst is up to 20 times more active than a traditional iron-magnetite catalyst and therefore provides higher ammonia conversions with reduced catalyst volumes.
This process reduces capital cost, improves operating effi ciency and involves lower maintenance requirement.
When opened, PLNL was one of the largest single train ammonia plants in the world.
POWER GENERATION COMPANY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LTD
Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (PowerGen) is a subsid-iary of the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC).
The company generates electrical power for the national grid and operates power stations with a total output of over 1,344 MW.
PowerGen was established in December 1994. It is a joint venture company, created out of the partial divestment of T&TEC, and was formed to buy the gener-ation assets of T&TEC.
The company owns and operates the country’s three main power plants at Port of Spain, Point Lisas and Penal. The largest is the Point Lisas plant, with a capacity of 838 MW, which opened in 1977 to supply the emerging industries at the industrial estate. It is supplemented by a 225 MW plant, operated by Trinity Power Ltd, which entered service in September 1999.
T&TEC has retained the majority share-holding in PowerGen. The other share-holders are Amoco Trinidad Power Resources Corporation and MaruEnergy Trinidad, LLC.
PowerGen’s vision is to be the leading supplier of quality energy, committed to the needs of its customers and sensitive to the environment, and to deliver this in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, creating value for its customers, employees and shareholders.
THE PARAMOUNT TRANSPORT AND TRADING COMPANY LTD
The Paramount Transport and Trading Company Ltd (PTT) is a family-run busi-ness with its headquarters in Marabella, a suburb of San Fernando, where the company was founded 65 years ago.
Its aim is to be the region’s leading source for all heavy equipment and related serv-ices and to offer safe, reliable and innova-tive solutions to client’s problems. It also seeks to provide a good working environ-ment for its 500 employees.
PTT has also broadened its scope to the international arena and is now active in foreign markets such as Ghana, Vene-zuela, Colombia and the Panama Canal.
In Trinidad and Tobago the company is recognised by its fl eet of 80 trucks and 1,000 trailers that mostly haul containers around the islands.
PTT also has a fl eet of ‘Magnifi cent Tools for Monumental Tasks’ that includes the region’s largest cranes, advanced computer control systems and self-propelled modular transporters, skidding and strand jack systems and computer-ised ballasting systems for barges.
Its huge range of state-of-the-art equip-ment is maintained on a strict schedule and to highest safety standards in accordance with its Quality Manage-ment System. PTT is reinforcing its QMS procedures to adhere to ISO 9001: 2008 standards for which all four companies in the group are expected to qualify by end-2010.
www.paramounttransport.com
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SEAFREIGHT LINE LTD
SeaFreight Line Ltd was formed in 1992 to provide a reliable service between Florida and the Caribbean area. The line is managed by Miami-based SeaFreight Agencies (USA) Inc.
Over the years, the carrier has expanded its services. It operates a fl eet of six 1,100 teu and three 500 teu containerships serving 19 ports between Florida, the Caribbean, South and Central America on weekly and biweekly fi xed-day services.
Its schedule includes twice-weekly calls at Point Lisas, Trinidad, from the US ports of Jacksonville and Port Everglades, every Tuesday and Saturday, using the larger containerships as well as connections from Panama and export services from Trinidad to the Caribbean area.
Fixed-day schedules are designed to provide consistency and versatility for SeaFreight’s customers.
SeaFreight believes that, in the trans-portation business, a truck is a truck, a container is a container and a ship is a ship. But it maintains a philosophy of being in the ‘people business’ and its goal is to understand what its clients are looking for to fulfi l their needs.
The company will continue to expand its services with the addition of new ports as markets grow, while seeking cost-effec-tive methods to keep clients competitive in the market.
www.seafreightagencies.com
SEABOARD MARINE
Seaboard Marine is a Miami-based ocean transportation company that has provided direct, regular services between the US and the Caribbean Basin, Central and South America for more than 26 years.
The company runs a weekly service to Point Lisas departing from Miami every Friday using a pair of chartered 650 teu containerships, the ‘Amstel Trader’ and ‘Birk’. The service also calls at Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts, St Maarten and Suriname.
Adopting fi xed-day schedules has made it convenient for customers to co-ordinate manufacturing schedules and maintain inventories at cost-effi cient levels.
Established in 1983, Seaboard Marine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation. It has identifi ed unique and profi table opportunities in more than 25 countries while adapting to constantly changing environments.
Seaboard has a fl eet of over 40 vessels and nearly 50,000 dry, reefer and special-ised containers.
With each offi ce and location contrib-uting steadily to its growth, Seaboard Marine has become a trade leader in the western hemisphere.
www.seaboardmarine.com
VENTRIN PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD
Ventrin Petroleum Company Ltd is Trinidad and Tobago’s only privately owned and operated marine bunkering company, fuelling international vessels calling at ports in Trinidad and at anchor-ages in the Gulf of Paria.
In 1996 the company began delivering MGO by road tanker. In August 2002 it completed an international marine bunkering terminal at Port Point Lisas, adding an ex-pipeline bunker service to the urea, methanol and ammonia berths in addition to the ArcelorMittal berth.
In April 2006 the company began offering bunkers via its 56,000 barrel capacity double-hull tanker ‘Tradewind Force’, which has been vetted by oil majors and is able to blend product ranging from 30 to 80 cSt.
The ‘Tradewind Force’ offers ex-tanker delivery at west coast anchorages including Port of Spain, Point Lisas, Claxton Bay, La Brea and Point Fortin.
Ventrin supplies low vanadium fuel oil, one of the highest quality low sulphur products in the region (typically, less than 30 ppm vanadium and a sulphur content of 0.7 per cent). Consistent supply of this grade was assured in March 2008 when Ventrin’s principal supplier, Staatsolie, became the majority shareholder.
Ventrin is committed to providing customers with high quality product at competitive prices, quality service and short delivery times.
www.ventrinpetroleum.com
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ELECTRICITY COMMISSION
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is a fully owned State Enterprise with responsibility for meeting the electricity needs of Trinidad and Tobago.
T&TEC was established in 1945 and operations commenced in 1946. The Commission is the sole transmitter and distributor of electricity in the twin island state and owns 51% equity in the coun-try’s major power generating plant.
The Vision of T&TEC is “Leadership in Energy Delivery, Excellence in Customer Service…embracing the quality of life for all”. Its Mission is “to provide a safe, reliable, high quality electricity supply, in an environmentally responsible manner, utilizing best practices through empow-ered employees committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.”
T&TEC is the only electric utility in the Caribbean that powers world-scale steel, ammonia, methanol and oil produc-tion plants. Its role remains critical to advancing national development.
The Commission serves over 400,000 customers in 3 classes - Residential, Commercial and Industrial – with gener-ated electricity sales of approx. 7,722 GWh.
www.ttec.co.tt
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LTD
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) is the country’s largest provider of communications solu-tions to the residential and commercial markets. The company’s leading-edge products are designed around its IP-based core infrastructure and marketed under its Blink and Bmobile brands.
In addition to fi xed line and cellular communications, TSTT has an innovative line of BlackBerry Services; broadband access including best-in-class Wi-Max and CDMA technology; Metro Ethernet; video conferencing; subscription-based IPTV; as well as business and home alarm moni-toring services.
TSTT is the industry leader, deploying both wireless and fi bre optic networks to deliver voice, data and multimedia capabilities. This also makes it one of the most advanced solution providers in the country. Its customers include key industry leaders in the fi nance, energy, government, manufacturing, education, health care and tourism sectors.
www.tstt.co.tt
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PLIPDECO BOARD & MANAGEMENTChairman Mr Ian R.H. Atherly
Board DirectorsMr Charles Percy (Deputy Chairman)Mr Haroon Fyzool AwardyMr Ibn Llama De LeonMs Keisha ManoharMr Prakash RamnarineDr Dale Sookoo
PresidentMr Ernest Ashley TaylorTel: +868 636 2201 Email: [email protected]
Vice President, Business ServicesMr Niegel SubiahTel: +868 636 2201Email: [email protected]
Vice President, Special ServicesMr Averne PantinTel: +868 636 2201 Email: [email protected]
Vice President, Port OperationsMr Harold RagbirTel: +868 636 2201 Email: [email protected]
AccountantMrs Subrina RampersadTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3813Email: [email protected]
Chief EngineerMr Ken BissoonTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 2256Email: [email protected]
Manager, Cargo Handling Mr Clint DuncanTel: 1(868) 636 2201 Ext. 2257Email: [email protected]
Manager, Estate and FacilitiesMrs. Judy Beepath RamjohnTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3813Email: [email protected]
Supervisor, Harbour and MarineMr Kimrol AliTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 2227Email: [email protected]
Manager, Health, Safety & EnvironmentMr Gerrel TraboulayTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 2275E-mail: [email protected]
Manager, Human Resources/Industrial RelationsMs Karen Lovell-FerreiraTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3319Email: [email protected]
Manager, Information TechnologyMr Richard RamcharanTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3411E-mail: [email protected]
Manager, Internal AuditMs Linda Nedd-WarrickTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3711E-mail: [email protected]
Manager, Legal ServicesMs Merle Jennifer Dennis Tel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3212Email: [email protected]
Manager, Marketing and Business Development Mr Hayden Alleyne Tel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3516 Email: [email protected]
Purchasing ManagerMr Kenneth JamesTel: +868 636 2201 Ext.2244Email: [email protected]
Planning Supervisor Mr Deoraj MahaseTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 2299Email: [email protected]
Operations Manager, Security (Ag.)Mr Indar SohanTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3281Email: [email protected]
Supervisor, Corporate CommunicationsMs Gizelle CrooksTel: +868 636 2201 Ext. 3514Email: [email protected]
BANKING AND FINANCEFirst Citizens Bank LtdAtlantic & Orinoco DrivesPoint Lisas Industrial Estate Point Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 636 4787 Fax: +868 636-9449www.fi rstcitizenstt.com
RBTT Bank LtdAtlantic PlazaPoint Lisas Industrial EstatePoint Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 645-RBTTwww.rbtt.com
Republic Bank LtdSouthern Main Road, CouvaTel: +868 636 2245Fax: +868 636 0571www.republictt.com
Scotiabank Trinidad & Tobago LtdPort of Spain Corporate Banking Centre56-58 Richmond StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 627 2684Fax: +868 625 5633www.scotiabank.com/tt
CAR HIREKalloo’s Auto Rentals31 French StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 628 2394Fax: +868 622 9073Email: [email protected]
Singh’s Auto Rentals67-69 Southern Main RoadPoint LisasTel: +868 636 7959
Southern Sales Car RentalsMain Road, Point LisasTel: +868 679 2424
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad & Tobago62A Maraval Road, PO Bag 150, Newtown, Port of SpaiTel: +868 622 4466/0340, 628 2508Fax: +868 628 9428Email: [email protected]
Business Development Co Ltd151B Charlotte Street,Port of SpainTel: +868 623 5507Fax: +868 624 3919, 625-8126Email: [email protected]
Caribbean Association of Industry and CommerceGround Floor, 27A Saddle Road, MaravalTel: +868 628 9859, 622 6761, 611 1148Fax: +868 622 7810Email: [email protected]
Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of CommercePO Box 5256, Atlantic Plaza, Point Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 636 5017Fax: +868 636 7150Email: [email protected]
Greater Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce22 Eleanore Street, ChaguanasTel/Fax: +868 671 5754Email: [email protected]
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago (Formerly South Trinidad Chamber of Industry & Commerce)PO Box 80, San FernandoTel: +868 679 4782, 679 6623, 679 8135Fax: +868 679 4242Email: ExecOffi [email protected] www.energy.tt
The Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago15 Scott Bushe StreetPort of Spain Tel: +868 625 2388, 623 3355 Fax: +868 623 8570Email: [email protected]
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry & CommerceColumbus Circle, Westmoorings, PO Box 499, Port of SpainTel: +868 637 6966Fax: +868 637 7425Email: [email protected]
Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers AssociationTTMA Building, 42 Tenth Avenue, PO Box 971,Barataria, Port of Spain Tel: +868 675 8862, 675 0095/7Fax: +868 675 9000Email: [email protected]; or [email protected]
CONSTRUCTIONAPI Pipeline Construction Company LtdAPI Complex, 51a Siparia Old Road, FyzabadTel: +868 649 1477Fax: +868 649 2756www.api.co.tt
HCL Group Level 5 Long Circular Mall, 51-53 Long Circular Road, St James, Tel: +868 622 4925/9627Fax +868 628 7156www.hcltt.com
EMBASSIES, HIGH COMMISSIONS & DELEGATIONSEuropean CommissionThe Mutual Centre16 Queens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 622 6628Fax: +868 622 6355
ArgentinaPO Bag 162, Belmont11 Maraval Road, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 628 7557Fax: +868 628 7544
Brazil18 Sweet Briar Road, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 622 5779Fax: +868 622 4323www.brazilmbtt.org
People’s Republic of China39 Alexandra StreetSt Clair, Port of SpainTel: +868 622 6976Fax: +868 622 7613
CanadaMaple House3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 622 6232Fax: +868 628 2576
ColombiaThe Mutual Centre, Ground Floor16 Queens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 622 5904Fax: +868 622 5938
Costa RicaThe Mutual Centre, Ground Floor16 Queens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 628 0652Fax: +868 622 4862
CubaFurness Building, 2nd Floor90 Independence SquarePort of SpainTel: +868 627 1306Fax: +868 627 3515
Dominican Republic1A Dere Street, Suite 8Port of SpainTel: +868 624 7930Fax: +868 623 7779
COMPANY DIRECTORY
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France6th Floor, Tatil Building11 Maraval RoadPort of SpainTel: +868 622 7447Fax: +868 628 2632
Germany7-9 Marli Street, NewtownPort of SpainTel: +868 628 1630Fax: +868 628 5278
India6 Victoria AvenuePort of SpainTel: +868 627 7480Fax: +868 627 6985
Jamaica2 Newbold Street, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 622 4995Fax: +868 622 9043
Japan5 Hayes Street, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 628 5991Fax: +868 622 0858
Mexico4th Floor, Algico Plaza91-93 St Vincent StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 627 6988Fax: +868 627 1028
NetherlandsLife of Barbados Building69-71 Edward StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 625 1210Fax: +868 625 1704
Nigeria3 Maxwell-Phillip Street, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 622 6834Fax: +868 622 7162
PanamaSuite 6, 1A Dere StreetQueens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 623 3435Fax: +868 623 3440
SurinameTatil Building, 5th Floor11 Maraval RoadPort of SpainTel: +868 628 0089Fax: +868 628 0086
United Kingdom19 St Clair Avenue, St ClairPort of SpainTel: +868 622 2748Fax: +868 622 4555
USA15 Queens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 622 6371Fax: +868 628 5462
Venezuela16 Victoria Avenue,Port of SpainTel: +868 627 9821Fax: +868 624 2508
GOVERNMENT AGENCIESCustoms & Excise DepartmentCustoms House (Trinidad)Abercromby Street, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3311-9Fax: +868 625 [email protected]
Point Lisas Industrial EstatePoint Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 679 4075
Immigration Department67 Frederick StreetPort of Spain Tel: +868 625 3571-2Fax: +868 623 7520www.immigration.gov.tt
Maritime Services Division2nd Floor, ANSA House,Corner Queen and Henry Streets, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3858Fax: +868 624 5884Email: [email protected]
HOTELSCara Suites Hotel and Conference CentreSouthern Main RoadClaxton BayTel: +868 659 2272Fax: +868 659 2202Email: [email protected]
INDUSTRYAir Liquide Trinidad & Tobago LtdUnit D2.02-04, Atlantic Plaza, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Point Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 679 1117Fax: +868 679 4313www.airliquide.com
Analytical Technologies LtdLot A11-6 Amazon DrivePoint Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 679 8378Fax: +868 636 5985Email: [email protected]
API Holdings Co51A Siparia Old Road, FyzabadTel: +868 649 1477/1636 Fax: +868 649 9221Email: [email protected]
ArcelorMittal Point Lisas LtdPO Bag 476, Point LisasMediterranean Drive, Point Lisas, CouvaTel: +868 636 2211-5Tel: +868 636 5696www.arcelormittal.com
Central Equipment Rentals Ltd 45 Preysal Village, CouvaTel: +868 636 2535Pacifi c Avenue, Point LisasTel: +868 679 2468Fax: +868 636 2540
Industrial Gases LtdNorth Sea DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate Savonetta Tel: +868 636 3517-8, 2760/2, 3557/8 Fax: +868 636 4931Email: [email protected] www.indus-gases.com
Methanex Trinidad LtdMaracaibo Drive, Point Lisas Industrial EstatePO Bag 723Couva Post Offi ceTel: +868 679 4400Fax: +868 679 2400www.methanex.com
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) LtdAtlantic Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2906Fax: +868 636 4501Email: [email protected]
National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago LtdOrinoco Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaPO Box 1127 Port of SpainTel: +868 636 4662 / 4680Fax: +868 679 2384www.ngc.co.tt
Nu-Iron UnlimitedCaribbean Drive, Port Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 1944Fax: +868 679 0561www.nucor.com
Nutrimix Flour Mills808-1 Pacifi c AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2222Fax: +868 636 5283Email: nutrimixfl [email protected]
PCS NitrogenPO Bag 201 Atlantic Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2205-8Fax: +868 636 2052www.potashcorp.com
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Point Lisas Nitrogen LtdPO Bag 38, Couva Post Offi ce North Caspian DrivePoint Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 636 3776Fax: +868 679 4756www.plnl.co.tt
Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd6A Queens Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 624 0383Fax: +868 625 0983
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago LtdPO Box 3, 1 Edward StreetPort of SpainTel: 868 625 4431/Fax: 868 627 0856www.tstt.co.tt
Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission63 Frederick StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 623 2611Fax: +868 624 3734Email: [email protected]
TOURISMTourism Development Co Ltd (TDC)Level 1 Maritime Centre29 Tenth Avenue, BaratariaPort of SpainTel: +868 675 7034Fax: +868 675 7432Email: [email protected]
SHIPPING AND PORT LISTINGS
BUNKERINGAegean Bunkering (Trinidad) Ltd3 French Street, WoodbrookPort of SpainTel: +868 627 3005Fax: +868 627 3007Email: [email protected]
Petroleum Company of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd (Petrotrin)Administration BuildingSouthern Main RoadPointe-a-PierreTel: +868 658 4200Fax: +868 658 1213
Shell Chemicals and Services (Caribbean) Ltd.3rd Floor, Chic Building 63 Park Street, Port of SpainTel: +809 623 4338Fax: +809 625 5476
Ventrin Petroleum Co LtdPort Point Lisas, PO Bag 996,Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 2962, 679 8682, 679 2975Fax: +868 628 1182Email: [email protected]
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES AND INSPECTION SERVICESBureau Veritas 5 De Lima Road, 2nd Avenue, Cascade, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 9155 Fax: +868 625 9153www.bureauveritas.com
DNV7th Floor, Albion Plaza Energy Centre, 22-24 Victoria Avenue, Port of SpainTel: +868 623 0023Fax: +868 627 8398Email: [email protected]
GL Noble Denton Germanischer LloydIndustrial Services Trinidad Ltd.Invaders Bay TowerAudrey Jeffers Hwy, Port of SpainTel: +868 623 0428Fax: +868 623 0429Email: [email protected]
Lloyd's Register of Shipping JamTek Building, 56-58 Roberts Street, Woodbrook, Port of SpainTel: +868 628 2356-7Fax: +868 628 2328Email: [email protected]
EQUIPMENTLiebherr Appliances (Authorised Distributors Trinidad)Edward Street & Tragarete Road Port of SpainTel: +868 623 4948or Killarney, Co Kerry, IrelandEmail: [email protected] Tel: +353 64 6670200 Fax: +353 64 6631602www.liebherr.com
LLOYD’S AGENCYHuggins Services Ltd26 Kitchener Street Woodbrook, Port of SpainMr Faizool Ali Managing DirectorTel: +1 868 622 9958 After hours: +1 868 640 3456 Fax: +1 868 622 6384 [email protected] www.hsl.co.tt
SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTSAlstons Shipping LtdPO Box 600, 3 Abercromby Street,PO Box 600, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 2201-5Fax: +868 625 3691, 627 3368Email: [email protected]
AmerTrin Marine & Logistics Serv-ices Ltd.2 John Baptiste Street, Balmain, CouvaTel: +868 636 5800-1Fax: +868 636 5805Email: [email protected] www.amertrin.com
Atlantic Freight Lines Inc(See Trinforwarding International)
Cargo Consolidators Agency Ltd43 New Street, Port of SpainTel: +868 223 7447Fax: +868 625 6263Email: [email protected] www.cargotrinidad.com
Point LisasWarehouse 3, Amazon Drive Point Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 223 7447 or 868 636 1056Fax: +868 636 1029Email: [email protected]
Caribbean Shipping Agencies Ltd2 Ana Street, WoodbrookTel: +868 627 2725Fax: +868 625 6237Email: [email protected]
D. Hill Shipping Services Ltd66 Bron Boulevard, Gopaul Lands MarabellaTel: +868 658 3700/ 2216/2906Fax: +868 658 3706Email: [email protected]
Furness Shipping & Marketing Ltd11-13 Milling AvenueSea Lots, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 1746Fax: +868 625 1243Email: [email protected]
Global Maritime Services123 Edward StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 623 3196, 627 3508Fax: +868 627 2813Email: [email protected]
Gordon Grant & Co Ltd16 Charles Street, PO Box 286 Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3811/3784/4916Fax: +868 625 2020Email: [email protected]
Gulf Shipping LtdLloyd Voison Building12 Charles StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 623 4121-3Fax: +868 623 4124Email: [email protected]
Huggins Shipping & Customs Brokerage Ltd11 Charles Street, 2nd FloorChloe Building, PO Box 179Port of SpainTel: +868 623 8881Fax: +868 625 8594Email: [email protected]
Laparkan (Trinidad) LtdGround Floor, Port Administration BuildingDock Road, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 4775Fax: +868 627 2331Email: [email protected]
Lazzari & Sampson LtdEl Socorro Road Ext. 1San JuanTel: +868 675 4468/5856Fax: +868 675 5858Email: [email protected]
Louis Clarke & Associates Co Ltd19 Marli Street, Newtown, Port of SpainTel: +868 628 5050Fax: +868 622 7966Email: [email protected]
Maritime Management Services Ltd10 Victoria AvenuePort of SpainTel: +868 625 1317Fax: +868 624 0369Email: [email protected]
Melville Shipping Ltd18-20 London StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 625 4977Fax: +868 625 1566Email: [email protected]
Navarros Shipping Ltd78 Wrightson RoadPort of SpainTel: +868 625 4324-9Fax: +868 623 5978Email: [email protected]
OceanFreight Trinidad Ltd4 Murray Street, WoodbrookTel: +868 625 3835Fax: +868 623 3160Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
SeaFreight Agencies Incc/o OceanFreight TrinidadTel: +868 625 3835Miami head offi ce:2800 NW 105 Avenue,Miami, FL 33172, USA Tel: +1 305 592 6060Fax: +1 305 471 9555Email: [email protected]
Skyline Freight & Management Ltd6-30 McDonald StreetWoodbrook, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3119/627 7668Fax: +868 624 4088Email: [email protected]
Trinforwarding International Inc2-4, Luis Street, Woodbrook Port of SpainTel: +868 624 6250, 623 1375, 625 3358 Fax: +868 624 6251 Email: [email protected]
Trinidad Container Operators Ltd92 Queen StreetPort of SpainTel/Fax: +868 624 5727
Tropical Trinidad Agency UnlimitedLot 18 Industrial ParkTrincityTel: +868 692 5400Fax: +868 692 5441www.tropical.com
Twin Island Shipping Agencies Ltd10 French Street, Woodbrook PO Box 13, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3332Fax: +868 623 9318Email: [email protected]
United Shipping Agencies Ltd46 Ariapita Avenue, WoodbrookPort of SpainTel: +868 622 6973Fax: +868 622 6977Email: [email protected]
Vidmar Shipping Ltd39C Wrightson RoadPort of SpainTel: +868 623 6091Fax: +868 671 5829, 624 3239Email: [email protected]
Westmoorings Marine Services38 Buccaneer Drive WestmooringsTel/Fax: +868 634 2180Email: [email protected]
Williams Ltd, L.J.58 South Quay, PO Box 339 Port of SpainTel: +868 623 2865/9Fax: +868 625 6782Email: [email protected]
Worldwide Freight Management Ltd18-20 Pembroke StreetPO Box 123, Port of SpainTel: +868 624 3358/625 3485Fax: +868 624 4886Email: [email protected]
SHIPPING LINESA&R Shipping Ltd13 Henry Pierre StreetWoodbrook, Port of SpainTel: +868 622 9393Fax: +868 628 8282Email: [email protected]
CSL International55 Tozer Road, Berverly,Massachusetts 01915, USATel: +1 508 922 1300Fax: +1 508 922 1772Email: [email protected]
Intermarine LLCOne Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400,New Orleans LA 70130-1142, USATel: +1 504 529 2100Fax: +1 281 872 4444Email: [email protected] www.intermarineusa.comTrinidad agent: Huggins Shipping
Maersk Trinidad LtdFitt House, 6 Fitt Street Woodbrook, Port of SpainTel: +868 623 7675, 627 5746Fax: +868 627 8743Email: [email protected] Lisas Terminal Offi cePlipdeco Industrial Estate,Orinoco Drive,Point LisasTel: +868 679 7533, 679 7543 Fax: +868 679 7532
Seaboard Marine Ltd8001 NW 79th AvenueMiami, Florida 33166, USATel: +1 305 863 4444Fax: +1 305 863 4400PO Box 5225, Atlantic Avenue Point LisasTel: +868 679 6370Fax: +868 679 6267Email: [email protected]
SpliethoffRadarweg 36, 1042 AA Amsterdam NetherlandsTel: +31 20 448 8400Fax: +31 448 8500Email: [email protected]
SHIPBUILDINGDamen ShipyardIndustrieterreinAvelingen West 204202 MS Gorinchem, NetherlandsTel: +31 183 63 99 11Fax: +31 183 63 21 89Email: [email protected]
SHIPPING SERVICESTrinidad & Tobago Pilots' Association PO Box 142King’s Wharf ExtensionWrightson Road, Port of SpainTel: +868 623 4364, 625 1144, 627 7222Fax: +868 624 7470Email: [email protected]
TRANSPORTBeyond Holdings Ltd 1 Abercromby Street, Port of SpainTel: +868 624 6408Email: [email protected]
Paramount Transport & Trading Co Ltd44 Maharaj Street, PO Box 4 MarabellaTel: +868 653 3803, 653 1881Fax: +868 652 8030, 652 2066Email: [email protected]
Ramdass Transport Co Ltd La Cuesa Road, FreeportTel: +868 673 4385Fax: +868 673 0432Email: [email protected]
Seetrans Ltd 85-87 Old Southern Main Road CouvaTel: +868 497 3537, 685 5786Email: [email protected]
POINT LISAS INDUSTRIAL PORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TENANT LISTINGAerogas Processors LtdPO Bag 496 North Sea Drive, Point Lisas IndustrialEstate, CouvaTel: +868 679 7700 Fax: +868 679 7710 Email: [email protected]
Air Liquide Trinidad & Tobago LtdAtlantic Plaza, Atlantic Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 1117 Fax: +868 679 4313 Email: [email protected]
Alescon Readymix Ltd129 Caroni Savannah Road Charlieville, ChaguanasTel: +868 665 8116Fax: +868 665 1486 Email: [email protected]
Allied Petroleum Marketing Services LtdSuites 5 & 6, 58 Pembroke StreetPort of SpainTel: +868 623 0848 Fax: +868 624 4771Email: apmsl.tstt.net.tt
Alpha Transport Ltd 17 Wright Trace, Cumuto RoadNorth Barrackpore Tel: +868 654 0409Fax: +868 654 0409 Email: [email protected]
Analytical Technologies LtdLot A11-6 Amazon DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 8378 Fax: +868 636 5985Email: [email protected]
Ansa McAl Chemicals LtdNorth Sea DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, SavonettaTel: +868 636 9918 Fax: +868 636 9931Email: [email protected]
API Pipeline Construction Company Ltd51A Siparia Old Road, Fyzabad Tel: +868 649 1477 Fax: +868 649 2756www.api.co.tt
ArcelorMittal Point Lisas Ltd PO Bag 476, Mediterranean Drive, Point Lisas, Couva Tel: +868 636 2211-5 Fax: +868 636 5696www.arcelormittal.com
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Atlantic Plaza Ltd Atlantic Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 679 3805 Fax: +868 679 3805
Atlas Methanol UnLtd Maracaibo Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 5052 Fax: +868 679 5065
Business Development Company LtdInformation Center, Atlantic Avenue Point Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 679 2492 Fax: +868 679 2493
Cameron Trinidad Ltd PO Box 5244 Plipdeco Warehouse No.5Amazon DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 6124 Fax: +868 636 3192Email: [email protected]
Cargo Consolidators Agency Ltd43 New Street, Port of SpainTel: +868 223 7447Fax: +868 625 6263E mail:[email protected] www.cargotrinidad.comPoint Lisas offi ceWarehouse 3, Amazon Drive Point Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 223 7447 or 868 636 1056Fax: +868 636 1029Email: [email protected]
Caribbean Nitrogen Co LtdPacifi c Avenue Extension Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 8825 Fax: +868 636 3280
Caribbean Petrochemical Manufacturing LtdCorner Pacifi c Avenue & Caribbean DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 0646 Fax: +868 636 5527
Caribbean Safety Products Ltd403 Pacifi c AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 299 0102 Fax: +868 679 0204
Carl King Co Ltd Greenland Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2440 Fax: +868 636 2440
Central Equipment Rentals LtdPacifi c Avenue Extension Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2468 Fax: +868 636 2540Email: [email protected]
Central Trinidad Steel LtdCorner Mediterranean Drive & Pacifi c AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2940 Fax: +868 679 3073
Consolidated Terminals Ltd Pacifi c Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 5259Email: [email protected]
Damus Altairstrickland Turnaround Services Unlimited (DATSU) Corner Pacifi c Avenue & Caribbean DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 1035Fax: +868 679 1034
Decker Petroleum Marketing Company LtdLP # 905 Southern Main RoadPoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 0308 Fax: +868 679 0308Email: [email protected]
Desalination Company of Trinidad & Tobago LtdMaricaibo Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 3725 Fax: +868 636 5032
Doc's Engineering Group of Companies LtdPhoenix Park West Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 1858 Fax: +868 679 2974 Email: [email protected]
D.S. Maharaj LtdPacifi c Avenue ExtensionPoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 8710 Fax: +868 679 8285
ECM LtdWarehouse 1 Freezone Amazon Drive, Point LisasIndustrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 0962 Fax: +868 679 0938
Evolving Technologies & Enterprise Development Company LtdThe Atrium Don Miguel Road Extension, El Socorro Tel: +868 675 1989 Fax: +868 675 9125
Fen Mohammed Stores Ltd 1 Union Road, Marabella Tel: +868 680 0606 Fax: +868 658 4813
First Citizens Bank Ltd Orinoco Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 4787 Fax: +868 636 9449 www.simplyfi rst.net
General Packaging Ltd(A Division of Damus Roofi ng Systems)Caribbean Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 3112-3, 636 6996Fax: +868 636 2423Email: [email protected]
Hadco Ltd JRJ Warehouse CompundBhagoutie Trace, San JuanTel: +868 675 7628Fax: +868 675 2641 Email: [email protected]
Harsco Infrastructure W.I. Ltd Caribbean DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 3121 Fax: +868 679 3123
Industrial Gases LtdNorth Sea DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, SavonettaTel: +868 636 3517 Fax:+868 636 4931
Industrial Welding Equipment Sales Rentals LtdLP 18 Pacifi c Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 4937 Fax: +868 679 7558
International Trade Managers LtdFree Zone Warehouse 2 Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 8035 Fax: +868 636 9350
John Williams Construction LtdCorner Caribbean Drive & Greenland Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 8214Fax: +868 636 5680
Jokhan General Contractors Ltd Pacifi c Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 6941 Fax: +868 679 6945
Lennox Petroleum Services Ltd 21 Princess Margaret Street San Fernando Tel: +868 657 7205 Fax: +868 657 5782 Email: [email protected]
Magic Mist Services Ltd Corner Duke & Stone Street West Port of SpainTel: +868 625 7304, 624 3008Fax: +868 627 6691 Email: [email protected]
Mainstream Foods Ltd 21A Frederick Settlement, CaroniTel: +868 622 6848 Fax: +868 662 3250 Email: [email protected]
Maritime General Insurance Co Ltd29 Tenth Avenue, BaratariaTel: +868 674 0148 Fax: +868 638 6663
Methanex Trinidad LtdMaracaibo DrivePoint Lisas Industrial EstatePO Bag 723Couva Post Offi ceTel: +868 679 4400Fax: +868 679 2400www.methanex.com
Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd Atlantic Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 2906 Fax: +868 636 4501 Email: [email protected]
Ministry of Finance (CES Station)Eric Williams Financial ComplexPort of SpainParia AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial EstateTel: +868 ??? Fax: +868 ???
Navarro's Holdings Ltd 78 Wrightson Road, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 4324 Fax: +868 623 5978
Nitrogen 2000 UnLtd Maracaibo Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 679 1934 Fax: +868 679 8960
NM Insertech (Caribbean) LtdPacifi c Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaPO Bag 373 Couva Post Offi ceTel: +868 636 5771 Fax: +868 636 2846
NM Petrochemicals LtdFree Zone Warehouse #4 Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 679 2007Fax: +868 679 2406
Nu-Iron UnlimitedPO Box 723, Couva Post Offi ceCaribbean Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 1944 Fax: +868 679 0561
Nutrimix Flour Mills808-1 Pacifi c AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2222Fax: +868 636 5283Email: nutrimixfl [email protected]
OGA Contractors Ltd Caribbean Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 1905
Paramount Transport & Trading Co Ltd44 Maharaj StreetPO Box 4, MarabellaTel: +868 653 3803, 653 1881 Fax: +868 652 8030, 652 2066 Email: [email protected]
PCS Nitrogen Trinidad Ltd Atlantic AvenuePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 2205 Fax: +868 636 8297
PETROTRIN Southern Main Road Pointe-a-Pierre Tel: +868 658 4200 Fax: +868 658 2513
Phoenix Park Gas Processors LtdRio Grande Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, SavonettaTel: +868 636 1522 Fax: +868 636 6810
Point Fortin Hardware Ltd 27-29 Guapo, Cap-de-Ville Road Point Fortin Tel: +868 648 3053 Fax: +868 648 3256
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation LtdPLIPDECO House, Orinoco DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2201 Fax: +868 679 8623 Email: [email protected]
Point Lisas Nitrogen LtdPO Bag 38, Couva Post Offi ceNorth Caspian Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 3776 Fax: +868 636 3768www.plnl.co.tt
Point Lisas Steel Products Ltd401 Pacifi c Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 7991 Fax: +868 636 7995Email: [email protected]
Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd6A Queen's Park WestPort of SpainTel: +868 624 0383 Fax: +868 625 0983
Prestige Holdings Ltd 5 Long Circular Road, St. JamesTel: +868 622 7011Fax: +868 622 3973Email: [email protected]
Process Components Ltd Amazon Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate Tel: +868 636 7776 Fax: +868 679 5033
Process Management LtdPO Box 5274 Southwestern Corner, Caribbean Drive & Pacifi c Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate CouvaTel: +868 636 2170 Fax: +868 636 8826
Qualitech Machining Services Ltd Amazon Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 0209Fax: +868 636 0209, 636 1931
Ramkissoon's Electrical Ltd (Jshco Ltd) Deonarine Junction, McBean Village, Couva Tel: +868 679 3118 Fax: +868 679 6180 Email: [email protected]
Readymix (West Indies) Ltd Tumpuna Road, Guanapo, ArimaTel: +868 643 2429 Fax: +868 643 3209
Reesal Industries LtdGreenland Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 5883 Fax: +868 636 5980 Email: [email protected]
Refi nery & Industrial Fabricators Ltd 98 Sum Sum Hill Road, Claxton Bay Tel: +868 636 7348 Fax: +868 636 7348 Email: rifl @tstt.net.tt
Republic Grains Investment LtdCaspian Drive NorthPoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 623 2035, 679 2754Fax: +868 626 2615, 679 2103 Email: sales@caribfl our.com
S & D Construction Ltd1 Bryce Road, Point Fortin Tel: +868 648 1137 Fax: +868 648 3350 Email: [email protected]
Sant's Equipment & Rentals Ltd North Sea DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 679 6000 Fax: +868 679 6100
Scaffolding Manufacturers Trinidad Ltd53 Pacifi c Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 2457 Fax: +868 679 1912 Email: [email protected]
Screen Manufacturing Company Ltdc/o Venwell InternationalBuilding 8A Edoo's Industrial ComplexLa Romaine, San FernandoTel: +868 679 4085 Fax: +868 679 4086
Shell Caribbean Lubricants Ltd Atlantic Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva Tel: +868 636 0040 Fax: +868 636 0043
Southern Sales & Services Co LtdCross Crossing, San Fernando Tel: +868 657 8541Fax: +868 653 9140, 679 2424
Southern Supplies Millennium LtdPacifi c Avenue ExtensionPoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 652 8816 Fax: +868 653 2531
Super Industrial Services Ltd 22 Rivulet Road, Brechin Castle, Couva Tel: +868 636 3656 Fax: +868 679 5050 Email: [email protected]
Supermix Feeds Trinidad Ltd 28 O'Meara Industrial Estate, Arima Tel: +868 643 2435 Fax: +868 646 1967
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago LtdPO Box 3, 1 Edward Street Port of SpainTel: 868 625 4431/Fax: 868 627 0856www.tstt.co.tt
The Dairy House Ltdc/o Bhagwansingh's Hardware & Steel Industry Ltd Sea Lot, Port of SpainTel: +868 627 8335 Fax: +868 625 3403
The Information Channel Lady Young Road, MorvantTel: +868 675 3268 Fax: +868 674 0393 Email: [email protected]
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago LtdOrinoco Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaPO Box 1127 Port of SpainTel: +868 636 4662, 636 4680Fax: +868 679 2384www.ngc.co.tt
Trinidad & Tobago Electricity Commission63 Frederick StreetPort of Spain, Lisas Gardens, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 623 6291, 636 0821Fax: +868 625 3759
Trinidad & Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Co LtdNP House National DriveSea Lots, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 1366 Fax: +868 627 4028
Trinidad Cement Ltd Southern Main Road, Claxton BayTel: +868 659 2381 Fax: +868 659 2540
Trinidad Energy Investments Ltd 13 Stanmore Avenue, Port of SpainTel: +868 625 3133 Fax: +868 623 2786
Trinidad Nitrogen Co Ltd Old Southern Main Road, SavonettaTel: +868 636 2781 Fax: +868 636 7091
United Engineering Services LtdSt. Lawrence DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 3452, 678 1618Fax: +868 636 8855
Universal Foods LtdCorner Pacifi c Avenue & Caribbean Drive Point Lisas Industrial Estate, CouvaTel: +868 636 7965 Fax: +868 636 7987
Ventrin Petroleum Co LtdPort Point Lisas, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, PO Bag 996, CouvaTel: +868 679 2962, 679 8682, 679 2975Fax: +868 628 1182Email: [email protected]
Yara (Trinidad) LtdSouthern Main RoadPoint Lisas Industrial Estate, SavonettaTel: +868 636 2020 Fax: +868 636 2073
POINT LISAS INDUSTRIAL PORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
PLIPDECO House, Orinoco DrivePoint Lisas Industrial Estate,Couva, Trinidad
Tel: +868 636 2201/2705-7Fax: +868 636 4008
Email: [email protected]
www.plipdeco.com