Navigating the logistics chain between Colombia and the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba

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Executive Summary

The 2024 trade mission, organized by the Cabinet of the Special Envoy for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, to Bogota, brought together businesses from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Colombia. This revealed mutual interest in promoting trade opportunities, but at the same time, all parties underscored the need to better understand the sea- and airfreight logistics chain connecting the islands to Colombia.

This study, commissioned by the Cabinet of the Special Envoy for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, investigates the trade between Colombia and the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, connecting to the Cabinet of the Special Envoy’s mission to strengthen collaboration with Latin American Countries and support its strategic goal of enhancing partnerships with a focus on connectivity.

This study assesses the current logistics supply chain situation for sea and air freight between Colombia and the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba and has three main objectives, namely:

To map and describe the current logistics supply chain for sea and air freight between Colombia and the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.
To identify challenges and opportunities by gathering insights from key stakeholders.
To propose recommendations to improve collaboration, regulation, and cost-efficiency in the logistics chain.

To the best of our knowledge, this study marks the first comprehensive examination of trade dynamics between Colombia and the Caribbean Netherlands — Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. While many of the challenges and opportunities identified may be familiar to stakeholders on both sides, this is the first time they have been systematically analyzed and documented in a structured report. By bringing together fragmented insights, logistical data, and stakeholder input, the study provides a clear foundation for informed decision-making and targeted action to strengthen trade relations in this underexplored regional corridor.

For more information please contact Shelby Maduro at shelby.maduro@aw.gt.com

Study Logistics Chain: Colombia and the BES islands

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