Business View Caribbean - Feb 2024

transforming it from a stevedoring company in Oranjestad to a fully equipped and modernized multi-cargo sea terminal operator in Barcadera. The new terminal, operational since February 2016, exemplified the commitment of ASTEC and APA to meet the evolving demands of the shipping industry and support the economic growth of Aruba. Today, ASTEC efficiently manages all facets of cargo handling, encompassing employee management and port security, all within a unified framework. Their commitment to digitizing processes ensures the seamless tracking of the cargo movement in real- time and the timely issuance of customer invoices.As they celebrate their 40th anniversary,ASTEC remains well-prepared to handle a diverse range of incoming 28 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02