The Eastern Caribbean Logistics and Transport Hub is a flagship programme to position Antigua and Barbuda as the leading consolidation, distribution and logistics gateway of the Eastern Caribbean. Centred on St John's Deep Water Harbour, V.C. Bird International Airport and the Coolidge Free Zone, the programme comprises six investment platforms spanning port operations, logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, renewable energy, air-sea cargo services and regional distribution. The initiative aims to reduce logistics costs, strengthen regional connectivity and improve supply chain resilience across the Caribbean.
Project overview
Investment opportunity
The Eastern Caribbean Logistics and Transport Hub offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in the development of a regional trade, logistics and distribution platform centred on Antigua and Barbuda. The programme comprises multiple investment opportunities across port operations, logistics infrastructure, free zone development, cold-chain facilities, maritime services, air-sea cargo connectivity and renewable energy infrastructure. Investment structures may include PPPs, concessions, joint ventures, long-term leases and strategic partnerships. The initiative aims to strengthen Antigua and Barbuda's position as the leading logistics and trans-shipment gateway in the Eastern Caribbean while improving supply chain resilience, trade efficiency and regional connectivity.
Investment types sought
Project status
Development stage
Structuring & preparation
Current status / progress to date
A World Bank-funded Technical and Logistics Study is underway to define investment opportunities, transaction structures and implementation priorities. The programme has identified six investment platforms spanning port services, logistics infrastructure, cold-chain facilities, renewable energy and regional cargo operations. Market sounding, transaction structuring and investor engagement activities are planned ahead of phased implementation.
Additional project information
- Lead agency
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda; Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority (ABPA)
Expected impact
Jobs created / supported
The programme is expected to create direct and indirect employment opportunities across logistics, warehousing, port operations, transport, cargo handling and related services.
Economic & development benefits
- Strengthens Antigua and Barbuda's position as a regional trade and logistics gateway
- Increases cargo throughput, logistics capacity and regional connectivity
- Attracts private investment across transport, logistics, warehousing and related industries
- Supports business growth, trade facilitation and supply chain efficiency across the Eastern Caribbean
- Creates direct and indirect employment opportunities across port operations, logistics, transport and supporting services
Climate & resilience benefits
- Strengthens supply chain resilience across the Eastern Caribbean
- Supports climate-resilient transport and logistics infrastructure
- Promotes renewable energy integration through the Carnergy Port concept
- Enhances food and energy security through improved regional distribution networks
- Reduces disruption risks through diversified logistics and transportation systems
Contact
Contact team
For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.