Port of St Maarten

St Maarten (UN/LOCODE ANSXM) functions as a pivotal Caribbean hub within the Netherlands Antilles, situated at 12.2248767°N, 68.8108849°W, operating on America/Curacao time. It anchors global maritime trade linking North America, South America, and the Caribbean, offering berthing facilities and crane capabilities that accommodate containerized cargo, bulk commodities, and regional passenger traffic. Integrated hinterland connections via robust roadways channel cargo to nearby logistics centers, while proximity to key shipping perspectives improves vessel turnaround times. As the region’s premier redistribution point, St Maarten sustains commerce, tourism flows, and maritime connectivity, underpinning economic resilience in the Dutch Caribbean archipelago for regional economic development.