Pt. Lisas Industial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO)

PLIPDECO (Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited) is a public-private partnership, with 51% ownership by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and 49% by private shareholders such as banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, company employees, and the general public. Established in 1966, the corporation primarily focuses on industrial real estate management and port management and operations, including cargo handling services. As the owner and landlord of the 860-hectare Point Lisas Industrial Estate on the west coast of central Trinidad, PLIPDECO hosts more than 95 tenants, comprising a mix of world-class methanol, ammonia and urea plants, three steel plants, a power plant, and smaller light manufacturing and service companies. Additionally, Port Point Lisas, the second major port in Trinidad and Tobago, encompasses six general cargo and container berths, handling various types of cargo including containerized, break bulk, lumber, paper, consumables dry bulk, and steel. With its extensive industrial and logistical presence, PLIPDECO holds a noteworthy position in Trinidad and Tobago's economic landscape, providing vital infrastructure for the nation's industrial and trade activities.