Barcadera Business Park
Aruba’s Premier Logistics and Industrial Hub
Barcadera Business Park is the central hub for logistics and industrial activities in Aruba. Strategically located next to the modern multi cargo sea terminal and just minutes away from the international airport, the Business Park offers a unique combination of accessibility, infrastructure, and long-term growth potential.
With direct connections to the Green Corridor and Watty Vos Boulevard, both Oranjestad and San Nicolas are easily accessible. This prime location makes Barcadera Business Park an ideal base for companies involved in logistics, distribution, warehousing, and light industrial operations, and positions it as the leading warehouse location for regional and international businesses.
Why Barcadera Business Park?
Multimodal Connectivity
Barcadera offers seamless integration between sea and air transport. Its proximity to both a modern international airport and a state-of-the-art multi-cargo terminal ensures maximum flexibility and efficiency in cargo handling.
Direct Access to a Dedicated Multi-Cargo Terminal
The Business Park is directly connected to a dedicated multi-cargo sea terminal (operated by ASTEC N.V.), which acts as a professional stevedore and provides value-added services such as bonded warehousing and 40 reefer positions.
The terminal features a 440-meter-long quay with an 11-meter depth, ensuring excellent accessibility for a wide range of vessels and waterside operations. ASTEC is capable of handling a broad variety of cargo, ranging from “barquitos” (small wooden vessels transporting fruits and vegetables) to regional feeder vessels carrying containers from multiple shipping lines.
In addition, the terminal efficiently handles break bulk cargo such as vehicles, specialized cargo including wind turbines and diesel generators, as well as yachts and heavy equipment for construction projects. Dry bulk materials such as aggregates, cement, and gas are also processed at the terminal, making it a highly versatile logistics gateway.
Efficient Customs and Trade Facilitation
With Customs located nearby, international cargo flows are streamlined, making import and export processes faster and more efficient. The Barcadera business park even includes a designated Freezone area.
Strong Business Ecosystem
Barcadera Business Park is home to a growing cluster of logistics and industrial companies. This concentration of activity creates opportunities for collaboration, operational synergies, and shared services.
Future-Oriented Development
Designated as a Business Zone in Aruba’s spatial development plan (ROP), the area is designed to accommodate current and future demand for logistics and industrial development.
Available Plots at Barcadera Business Park
Barcadera Business Park offers a selection of available plots for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in Aruba’s leading logistics hub and secure a strategic Aruba warehouse location.
The available parcels are ideally suited for:
- Logistics and distribution operations
- Warehousing and storage
- Indoor loading and unloading activities
- Small-scale manufacturing and assembly
The development is specifically focused on port-related and logistics-driven businesses, ensuring a high-quality and efficient operating environment. The area has been identified as a Business Zone in the spatial development plan of Aruba (ROP) ensuring a smooth permitting process.
This area can accommodate the development of approximately 15 parcels. APA wishes to grant said parcels in sub long lease (ondererfpacht) to third parties that primarily engage in harbor-related businesses, mainly logistics, warehousing, indoor loading and unloading operations, and small-scale manufacturing. Retail, storage for use by individuals, residential use, storage of fireworks, weapons, ammunition and hazardous materials (not a limited list), are prohibited.
Interested? Get in Touch
If you are interested in establishing your business at Barcadera Business Park or would like to receive more information about the available plots and opportunities, please contact Aruba Ports Authority.
Email: Barcadera@arubaports.com
Issuing of the parcels:
The allocation of available plots at Barcadera Business Park takes place on a first come, first served basis, subject to meeting Aruba Ports Authority’s selection criteria.
Barcadera Business Park is specifically intended for port-related and logistics-driven activities. APA therefore seeks to partner with companies that contribute to the strategic development of the area and demonstrate a strong operational and financial foundation.
Applications are evaluated based on their alignment with the intended use and profile of the Business Park, the feasibility and robustness of the proposed project, the degree of connection to port, logistics or industrial activities, and the overall added value the project brings to Barcadera Business Park. All applications are subject to standard due diligence procedures.
