Aruba Stevedoring Company – ASTEC N.V.
Aruba Stevedoring Company – ASTEC N.V. is a cargo handling and terminal operating company serving Aruba from the Multi Cargo Sea Terminal in Barcadera. Established in 1983, the company handles a wide variety of sea-borne cargo, including containers, vehicles, refrigerated containers, lumber, cement, yachts, heavy equipment, oversized cargo, and goods transported by small regional vessels. […]
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Aruba Stevedoring Company – ASTEC N.V. is a cargo handling and terminal operating company serving Aruba from the Multi Cargo Sea Terminal in Barcadera. Established in 1983, the company handles a wide variety of sea-borne cargo, including containers, vehicles, refrigerated containers, lumber, cement, yachts, heavy equipment, oversized cargo, and goods transported by small regional vessels.
ASTEC manages cargo operations using dedicated terminal facilities and port equipment at Barcadera. Its activities include vessel loading and unloading, container handling, break-bulk operations, cargo logistics, refrigerated container services, and specialized heavy cargo handling, supporting businesses, shipping operators, and Aruba’s import and export supply chain.
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Astec N.V. (Aruba Stevedoring Company), Barcadera, Oranjestad, Aruba
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aruba Stevedoring Company – ASTEC N.V. do?
ASTEC operates the Multi Cargo Sea Terminal in Barcadera and provides stevedoring, container, general cargo, logistics and specialized cargo handling services.
Where is ASTEC located in Aruba?
ASTEC's head office is located at Barcadera 141, Balashi, Aruba.
Does ASTEC handle container cargo?
Yes. ASTEC loads and unloads container vessels and provides container delivery, stuffing, stripping, storage-related logistics and gate management services.
Does ASTEC handle refrigerated containers?
Yes. The terminal has 40 reefer positions, and refrigerated container temperatures are monitored twice per day.
Can ASTEC handle vehicles and heavy cargo?
Yes. ASTEC handles car carriers, vehicles, yachts, heavy equipment and specialized cargo such as oversized equipment and wind turbines.
What are the ASTEC container terminal gate hours?
The Container Terminal Main Gate operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed on weekends.
Can visitors freely enter the Barcadera port?
No. Port access is controlled, and visitors must meet ASTEC's security and authorization requirements before entering.
How can ASTEC be contacted?
ASTEC can be reached at +297 582 2558 or [email protected]