All Other Suriname Ports, Suriname

Port Overview

All other Suriname ports, aside from Paramaribo, include Nieuw Nickerie, Albina, Paranam, Wageningen, Moengo, and several smaller river ports. These ports are located along Suriname’s major rivers and the Atlantic coast, serving regional trade and agricultural exports. They are much smaller than Paramaribo, with no individual port ranking regionally. Their strategic importance lies in supporting local industries, cross-border trade (notably with French Guiana via Albina), and bulk cargo like rice and bauxite. Annual TEU capacity for these ports is not published, but it is significantly lower than Paramaribo and mainly focused on bulk and general cargo.

Facilities & Infrastructure

All Other Suriname Ports, aside from Paramaribo, include facilities like Nieuw Nickerie and the privately operated Kuldipsingh Port. Nieuw Nickerie handles general cargo and agricultural exports with basic quay and storage areas. Kuldipsingh Port features a 397-meter berth, open and covered storage, and specialized equipment such as reach stackers, forklifts, trailers, and plans for shore and gantry cranes. These ports handle breakbulk, logs, construction materials, and support oil and gas activities. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are not currently in use.

Container Terminals

All other Suriname ports with container terminals, aside from Paramaribo, are limited in scale. The main secondary port is Nieuw Nickerie, which has basic facilities but no dedicated container terminal berths or significant automation. The primary container terminal is at Dr. Jules Sedney Port in Paramaribo, with four berths, 130,000 TEU annual capacity, and semi-automated operations. Major operators include DP World Paramaribo, Integra Marine & Freight Services, Continental Shipping Agencies, and VSH United.

Port Services

• Container handling: Facilities for loading, unloading, and storage of containers, including reefer (refrigerated) units.
• Cargo operations: Handling of bulk, breakbulk, general, and project cargo; stevedoring; specialized handling for timber, building materials, and hazardous goods.
• Ship services: Provision of potable water, bunkering, waste management, ship supplies, inspection, and repair services.
• Warehousing: Open and closed storage areas for cargo, including bonded warehousing and logistics support.
• Customs: Full customs clearance, documentation, and compliance support for imports and exports.

Global Connectivity

All other Suriname ports, such as Nieuw Nickerie, Tamanredjo, and Lelydorp, primarily serve regional agricultural and bulk cargo, connecting rural areas to Paramaribo and the coast. These ports facilitate domestic distribution and limited exports, mainly to the Caribbean and northern South America. International shipping routes link Suriname to major markets in Europe, North America, and the Caribbean, with most global connectivity routed through Paramaribo.

Port Statistics

All Other Suriname Ports – Key Statistics

• TEU throughput: Approximately 104,000 TEU (2022)
• World ranking: Not ranked among the world’s top container ports
• Number of berths: Limited; typically 2–4 berths per secondary port
• Port area: Small to moderate; generally under 20 hectares per facility
• Shipping lines: Served by regional and feeder lines, with limited direct calls from major global carriers

These ports primarily handle regional trade and support the main port at Paramaribo.