Doing
Business
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DASPA
Areas of Operation
Cargo Handling
Free-Alongside-System principle establishes a flat box rate per container; the shipping lines only incur charges related to ship handling, and the consignees assume all charges related to cargo handling.
Shipping Agencies
Shipping liners offer freight-shipping to and from Dominica.
Hinterland Info
Containers are loaded on trucks chassis/flatbeds by container reach stackers in order to move them.
Port Handling
DASPA manages the assets, equipment, liabilities, resources, and functions of the port.
Multipurpose Terminal
All types of general cargo can be handled at the port as: general merchandise, equipment, steel, cement, timber, containers, refrigerated goods, personal effects etc.
Longshoring/Stevedoring
Conducting all loading/unloading and handling of containers and break bulk goods including container storage and delivery to customers.
About DASPA
Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority is a public authority under the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives. The CEO of the port is appointed by the Minister. All decisions by the board of DASPA require approval of the Minister.
DASPA was established by Act No.8 of 2006. It is a merger of the air and sea port services. DASPA oversees all ports of entry on island; Longhouse and Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth in Portsmouth, Roseau Cruise Ship Berth and Roseau Ferry Terminal in Roseau, Woodbridge Bay Port in Fond Cole, Canefield Airport in Canefield and Douglas-Charles Airport in Marigot. There is no private sector involvement in the port operations.
Team
Hon. Denise Charles
Minister of The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives. This ministry is responsible for the sustainable development of tourism with special emphasis on the promotion and marketing of Eco-tourism and the development of products and services in keeping with that emphasis. It is also responsible for Legal matters. The Minister and her staff are responsible for policy formulation and administration and technical support.
Ms. Lisa Valmond
Permanent Secretary of The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives.
Mr. Benoit Bardouille
Chief Executive Officer of the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority.
Contact Us
Woodbridge Bay Port,
Fond Cole,
Dominica
+1-767-255-9100
info@daspa.dm
From Roseau, take local bus heading North of the island. Along Eugenia Charles Boulevard to the left. Container yard cannot be missed. Coming from Northern end its to the right.