Established in 1971, SPMC operates as an autonomousstate-owned limited liability entity, entrusted with the regulation andadministration of the country’s primary ports, namely the Dr. Jules Sedney Portof Paramaribo and the Port of Nieuw Nickerie.The Port of Nickerie,encompassing 1500 hectares of available land, is currently undergoingdevelopment for the establishment of a Deep Water Port & Special EconomicZone (DWP & SEZ).

SPMC is actively involved in the investment andenhancement of the Albina Jetty, with the strategic goal of overseeing andadvancing this facility in the near future. The independent status of SPMC isdesigned to ensure the professional and efficient management and maintenance ofthe port facilities.

SPMC, with an employee base of nearly 200 individuals,operates on a landlord port management model for the ports within itsjurisdiction. Under this current management approach, SPMC provides thenecessary infrastructure for stevedoring activities and facilitates variousprivate enterprises in developing their economic initiatives.

The company’s mission is encapsulated in thecommitment to “becoming your reliable carbon-neutral logistics partner”,while its vision revolves around “enabling sustainable economic growththrough our port platforms”.

In line with these guiding principles, the company’sstrategy is geared towards sustaining the port sector by actively assuming therole of a community builder. This involves fostering collaboration amongdiverse stakeholders within the sector. The strategy is intricately alignedwith the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the UnitedNations, with a particular emphasis on the interconnection between ecological,social, and economic dimensions.

Notably, SPMC adheres to rigorous quality standardsand holds certifications for ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, and ISO 45001:2018.