GATEWAY TO GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND AND BEYOND

When the City of Freeport was born in 1955 with the signing of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement there was one defining mandate: to dredge a deep-water harbor that became the catalyst for the growth and development of Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas.

Hutchison Ports FHC is privately owned and operated through a joint venture between Hutchison Ports and Port Group Limited. It is one of the largest man-made harbors in the world and the deepest harbor in the region, having roughly 20 berths and 4,400 meters (m) of berth line.

The entrance channel and turning basin are dredged to a depth of 16m (52 ft), and there is a huge expanse of sheltered waters. A diverse mix of businesses utilize the services of Freeport Harbour for cruise and day ferry visits, roll-on/roll-off facilities for containerized and LTL cargo, car transshipment, wet docking and ship repair facilities. Our facilities can accommodate three cruise ships, five rollon/roll-off vessels, and two 900 ft wet-docking berths. Vessels with a maximum draft of 30 ft can be accommodated alongside. Cruise lines of up to 1,000 ft, length overall, can be facilitated with tugboat and pilot services available 24/7.

The Freeport Harbour, an ISPS certified port facility, is dynamic and has been in a constant state of development since the initial dredging in 1956. Today, FHC is the landlord to 690 acres of landholding, with tenants consisting of several world-class organizations notably including Freeport Container Port (FCP) www.hutchisonportsfcp.com, The Grand Bahama Shipyard www.grandbahamashipyard.com (a world leader in dry-docking, ship repairs and refurbishments) as well as other large-scale industrial and marine-related facilities which have made Freeport a world-class maritime center.

FHC has also welcomed tenants who share our values of sustainability, notably wastewater and oil recycling facilities (Eco-Oil Ltd.) as well as the manufacturing sustainable alternatives to single use plastics (Calcean Minerals and Materials LLC).

Part of FHC’s current development plan entails expansion to accommodate new and diverse commercial enterprise opportunities.

village. With this massive project (expected to be complete in 2025), there is a unique opportunity for complementary businesses to join our community. FHC anticipates welcoming new tenants to maximize waterfront land designated for lowimpact green businesses, eco-tourism and aquaculture as well as new waterfront land zoned for sustainable manufacturing, clean energy supply, and businesses servicing cruise lines and passengers.

The expansion of the Freeport Harbour also brings with it long-awaited growth opportunities for companies like the Grand Bahama Shipyard that will be able to expand their operations and allows Freeport Harbour to retain its competitive edge over other ports. This includes creating additional berthing areas for FCP, new industrial development, and serving the growing needs of the local industry.

The continued development of the Freeport Harbour allows Grand Bahama Island, and by extension, The Bahamas to remain competitive and increase job and business opportunities within the harbor.

As we grow and develop to meet our needs, we do so without compromising future generations. At Hutchison Ports FCP and Hutchison Ports FHC, we are keenly focused on ensuring the sustainability of our environment, business and most importantly people. In addition to measures we are taking to improve operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact, we are committed to developing and supporting our team members as well as our local community.

At FCP and FHC, we prioritize and encourage training and development at all levels, which assists with the effective transfer of knowledge, succession planning and our ability to ensure longevity in the business.

Our team members also remain actively involved in community contributions, particularly our ‘Go Green Initiative’ which has included tree planting activities and coastal clean ups on the island. FCP and FHC are also committed to an annual scholarship program which focuses on promoting academic excellence and developing human resources in the local community, particularly in disciplines related to our businesses.

Powered by our shared value of UNITY, FCP and FHC look to the future with our team and innovation at the forefront, using data to drive our decision-making, improve efficiencies, remain attentive and responsive to the needs of our customers, and continue to engage, train, and motivate our fantastic team members who make it all possible.