Port St. Maarten Group

What Port St. Maarten Group does

Port St. Maarten Group is a government-owned port authority operating under the Sint Maarten government, structured as a group of 13 companies responsible for most of the country's maritime activities. The company operates from its headquarters at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities in Point Blanche, Sint Maarten (Dutch side of the island), and runs four core business pillars: Cruise, Cargo, Yachting, and Real Estate, plus the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) as a wholly owned subsidiary managing lagoon operations, dredging, navigation, and the John Sainsborough Lejeuz Bridge.

The group's infrastructure includes a 540-meter Captain David Cargo Quay with 10.5m depth and 3,000 TEU container storage, a 445-meter Pier 2 capable of accommodating ships over 220,000 gross tons, and Gottwald HMK 260E mobile harbor cranes with 100-tonne lift capacity operating at up to 23 moves per hour. Technology platforms underpin operations: the Global Logistic System (GLS) software, co-developed with Dutch partners IT Partner BV and Dalosy Industrial Systems, has automated vessel planning, cargo handling, and billing and is being upgraded with a Terminal Operating Software (TOS) module to be rebranded as 'Center.' A cloud-based Port Community System (PCS) is in development with Portbase Rotterdam to centralize data sharing among Customs, Coast Guard, and other government entities. An online ship scheduling system covers Cruise, Cargo, Inter-Island, Mega Yacht, and Cole Bay operations.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: cruise terminal operations serving passengers from major lines including Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line (over 1.8 million passengers annually); 24/7 cargo handling for St. Maarten and feeder services to Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Barths, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda; yacht berthing and fueling (including a dedicated giga-yacht fuel station via subsidiary St. Maarten Harbor Fueling Company NV); SLAC mooring and lagoon management fees; and commercial real estate within the port zone. Distribution is direct B2B with cruise operators, cargo shippers, and yacht owners, supplemented by event-driven traffic around the Heineken Regatta and Carnival. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Port St. Maarten Group

Legal name

Port St. Maarten Group

Website

https://portstmaarten.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Port St. Maarten Group is a government-owned port authority in Sint Maarten operating Cruise, Cargo, Yachting, and Real Estate divisions, serving over 1.8 million cruise passengers annually, regional cargo shippers across five neighboring islands, and mega-yacht operators through its SLAC subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations & Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marinas (713930), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Port authority operations
• Cruise terminal services
• Cargo terminal operations
• Yacht berthing services
• Maritime logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Point Blanche

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cruise Terminal Operations: Port facilities and services for cruise ships including pier access, passenger processing, and terminal amenities. The Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities catered to over 2 million cruise passengers in 2014 and has received more than 1.5 million annually since 2010.
2. Cargo Handling Operations: 24/7 multipurpose terminal handling containerized and breakbulk cargo. Services include vessel berthing, cargo processing, crane operations, and transshipment to neighboring islands including Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Barths, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda.
3. Yacht Berthing and Services: Marina berthing for yachts including mega yachts and giga yachts. Services include dockage, fueling (via St. Maarten Harbour Fueling Company NV), waste oil and black water removal, glass recycling, and fresh water. Dock Maarten accommodates up to 40 vessels up to 120 ft.
4. SLAC Lagoon Management: Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation manages the Simpson Bay Lagoon, collecting mooring fees, maintaining navigation systems, and operating the John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge and Causeway Swing Bridge.
5. Real Estate: Commercial real estate including waterfront commercial lots and prime logistics zones within the port zone.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port St. Maarten Group operates a multi-divisional port authority managing four core pillars: Cruise (passenger terminal operations for cruise lines), Cargo (24/7 containerized and breakbulk cargo handling for St. Maarten and neighboring islands), Yachting (berthing, fueling and marina services for mega yachts), and Real Estate (port-zone commercial properties). It also manages the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) for mooring and bridge operations.

Product overview

Port St. Maarten Group operates as a multi-divisional port authority with four core service pillars: Cruise, Cargo, Yachting, and Real Estate. The group manages the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities, which handles over 1.8 million passengers annually, and the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) for yachting operations. Core operations are supported by technology platforms including the Global Logistic System (GLS) for port operations automation and the emerging Port Community System (PCS) for logistics data sharing. The group also operates Dock Maarten marina and offers commercial real estate within the port zone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cruise Operations World-class cruise terminal operations including the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities with Pier 2 (445m) capable of accommodating two ships over 220,000 gross tons each with capacity for more than 6,000 passengers and crew, plus passenger screening booths and Harbour Point Village services.
• Cargo Operations A 24/7 multipurpose terminal efficiently handling containerized and breakbulk cargo, serving as a regional hub for transshipment to Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Barths, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda. Equipped with Gottwald HMK 260E mobile harbor cranes lifting up to 100 tonnes with rates of up to 23 moves per hour.
• Yachting Operations Comprehensive berthing and fueling services for superyachts and megayachts with berthing options at Windjammer West (65m), Windjammer North (100m), Cruise Pier 2 (445m, 12.0m depth), plus waste oil and black water removal, glass recycling, and fresh water.
• Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC) Managing body for the Simpson Bay Lagoon responsible for mooring fee collection, lagoon maintenance, dredging and navigation systems, and operation of the John Sainsborough Lejeuz Bridge and Causeway Swing Bridge.
• Dock Maarten Marina

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Princess Juliana International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Port St. Maarten Group and Princess Juliana International Airport strengthen strategic collaboration through joint think tank sessions. Located near Simpson Bay, the partnership supports integrated transportation and logistics for the island.
• IT Partner BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch technology partner that co-developed the Global Logistic System (GLS) software with Dalosy Industrial Systems. GLS automates port operations including vessel planning, cargo handling, and billing, reducing clearance from days to minutes. GLS is being upgraded together with IT Partner BV and will include TOS module.
• Dalosy Industrial SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch technology partner that co-developed the GLS software with IT Partner BV. The system fully automates port operations including vessel/berth planning, cargo handling, and billing.
• Portbase RotterdamcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered to develop Port Community System (PCS), a cloud-based single-window platform for data centralization and sharing among Customs, Coast Guard, and government entities, providing real-time cargo and container movement information.
• St. Maarten Harbour Fueling Company NVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Port St. Maarten that operates a dedicated fuel station at the windjammer berth in Great Bay to support the growing giga yacht sector.
• Marine Trade AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYachting industry association in St. Maarten providing referral and industry coordination for yachting services.
• St. Maarten Police ForceminorOthersCollaborative effort with St. Maarten Police Force and Coast Guard to ensure safety of lagoon users, encourage compliance with local rules, and keep Simpson Bay Lagoon safe and free of pollution.
• Coast GuardminorOthersCollaborative effort with St. Maarten Police Force and Coast Guard for lagoon safety and pollution prevention at Simpson Bay Lagoon.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Port of Rotterdam (Portbase): Strategic technology partner via Portbase Rotterdam, which co-developed the PCS platform with Port St. Maarten. Comparable as a globally leading port authority and as the source of the digital infrastructure being adopted in St. Maarten.
• Carnival Corporation & plc: World's largest cruise operator (parent of Princess Cruises and Holland America Line among others). A key customer of Port St. Maarten and a counterparty in itinerary and infrastructure decisions; relevant for understanding demand-side dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Global container terminal operator with Caribbean and Latin American presence. Comparable as a global port operator active in container handling and stevedoring services adjacent to Port St. Maarten's cargo operations.
• Global Ports Holding: The world's largest independent cruise port operator, managing terminals across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asia. Comparable as the leading private-sector consolidator of cruise port concessions competing with public authorities for cruise line traffic.

Direct peers

• Port of St. Kitts: Eastern Caribbean port authority handling cruise and cargo operations. Direct competitor for cruise line calls and one of the regional destinations Port St. Maarten serves via transshipment — meaning port upgrades here could erode cargo volumes.
• Port of San Juan (Puerto Rico Ports Authority): Public port authority handling Caribbean cruise, cargo, and ferry operations. Comparable as a multi-pillar public port entity in the same region with similar cruise line relationships and cargo transshipment role.
• Port of Antigua: Public port authority handling cruise and cargo for the Eastern Caribbean, including transshipment routes. Direct competitor for cruise calls and one of the islands Port St. Maarten currently serves via transshipment.
• Cozumel Port (API Quintana Roo): Mexico's largest Caribbean cruise port and a direct competitor for cruise line itineraries in the Western Caribbean. Comparable in scale and function as a multi-purpose port handling cruise, cargo, and yachting for an island/coastal economy.
• Nassau Cruise Port: Bahamas' primary cruise port operated under a long-term concession by Global Ports Holding. Directly competes for cruise passenger calls in the same Eastern Caribbean itinerary circuit and offers comparable cruise, cargo, and yacht services.
• Port of Barbados (Bridgetown Port Inc.): Caribbean public port authority operating cruise and cargo facilities, with a similar institutional structure and competing for the same Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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