If you are importing consumer goods or perishables for the tourism belt, Port Castries is preferred for its proximity to the capital. For industrial equipment, bulk raw materials, or goods destined for re-export, Port of Vieux Fort offers better heavy-lift infrastructure and less cruise-related congestion.

Top-tier 3PLs in Saint Lucia offer "Climate-Resilient Warehousing" with reinforced structures and backup power. Between June and November, these providers implement "Pre-Storm Staging" protocols to ensure inventory is moved to high-ground facilities or dispatched before weather-related port closures.

Yes. Despite the island's mountainous terrain, 3PLs like Global Express and Sure Line have invested in specialized small-truck fleets and GPS-tracking systems to provide door-to-door delivery to resorts and residential areas that larger container trucks cannot access.

Saint Lucia uses the ASYCUDA World electronic customs system. Local 3PLs are highly proficient in this platform, allowing for digital pre-clearance of goods while they are still in transit, which can reduce port dwell times from days to mere hours.