New World Shipping
St. Maarten's self-declared #1 freight forwarder with 35+ years at Pointe Blanche.
Why Go
Claiming the title of St. Maarten's number one freight forwarder is bold — and New World Shipping backs it with over 35 years of continuous operation from Grounddove Road at Pointe Blanche. That longevity predates many of the competitors in the port complex, and the institutional knowledge accumulated over three-plus decades of island shipping translates to smoother customs clearance, faster delivery, and fewer surprises.
The Experience
New World Shipping provides comprehensive import and export services from its Grounddove Road office at the Pointe Blanche port. Ocean freight from Miami and Europe covers the two primary origin points for St. Maarten's imports, while container handling spans both LCL and FCL options. Air freight serves time-sensitive needs when ocean transit is too slow. Vehicle shipping handles the specific documentation, customs, and logistics involved in importing cars, trucks, and heavy equipment to the island. The 35-year track record means established relationships with customs officials, shipping lines, and local delivery networks — the kind of institutional capital that simplifies what is inherently a complex process. Personalized service emphasis suggests an approach where staff know regular clients by name and understand their typical shipping patterns, adjusting advice and coordination accordingly. The focus on timely delivery acknowledges the core metric that matters to island shippers: knowing when your cargo will actually arrive at your door.
What to Try
For first-time shippers to St. Maarten, New World's 35 years of experience means they have seen every scenario and can guide you through the process. Vehicle imports benefit from their customs documentation expertise. Regular shippers should ask about account pricing.
Insider Tip
The longest-established forwarders at Pointe Blanche have the deepest customs relationships. For shipments with complex documentation (vehicles, regulated goods, mixed commercial/personal loads), experience matters more than price per kilogram.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 5, 1 Grounddove Road, Pointe Blanche. Premium pricing ($$$). 35+ years of operation. Services: ocean freight (Miami/Europe), air freight, LCL/FCL, vehicle shipping, customs clearance. Near International Liquors & Tobacco Trading.
Pair It With
- CaribTrans NV Guide — Alternative 35+ year freight forwarder at Pointe Blanche for rate comparison
- S.T.M N.V Guide — Ocean freight competitor with similar Miami/Europe routes and free home delivery