The most recent port construction projects in the Caribbean are in Antigua, the Republic of Guyana, and, most recently, the container port in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Kingstown facility features a 380-metre dock with a depth of 12.5 metres, and a quay area of 6.5 hectares. Its design also accounts for rising sea levels and includes craneage to support terminal operations.
Completed and officially handed over in October 2025, the Kingstown Commercial Port Modernisation Project will be a game changer in the Eastern Caribbean. This development project will become an historical milestone for St Vincent and the Grenadines as the port operator begins bringing systems online in preparation to receive the first vessels.
The Category 5 Hurricane Beryl, struck while the project was still underway. Work was halted but resumed almost immediately after the storm passed, reflecting the determination to keep the project on schedule.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
This new port is a cornerstone of a broader national development plan focused on expanding port systems across the Grenadines, redeveloping urban areas, and, upgrading healthcare infrastructure. The plans include:
· a new pier capable of docking two large cruise ships simultaneously;
· a boutique hotel and wellness-focused commercial spaces; and,
· a state-of-the-art cultural centre.
This facility is built to withstand severe hurricanes, and all the structures are designed to support gender equality. It is built with the future in mind.
The container port in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines is designed for resilience and sustainability.