Curacao - Cavalier Logistics Caribbean (Curacao)
Cavalier Logistics Caribbean (Curacao) operates as the Curacao-based arm of Cavalier International, a freight forwarder with a long-standing presence in the Netherlands and the Caribbean. Since its establishment in 1986 in Amsterdam, the group has expanded its network to include offices in Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire, aiming to provide comprehensive logistics support to Caribbean customers. The Curacao operation emphasizes a full-service approach, combining air and ocean forwarding with warehousing and bonded facilities to support customers from origin to destination.
The company offers extensive airfreight services, including door-to-door solutions, carrier selection and booking, worldwide airfreight consolidation, priority air services, scheduled departures, and end-to-end handling from pickup to delivery. Export packing, material receipt, inventory management, warehousing and distribution, de-consolidation, customs clearance, and all-risk insurance are described as integral parts of the airfreight offering.
In ocean freight, Cavalier Caribbean provides door-to-door service with carrier selection and booking, scheduled departures, pick-up and delivery, export packing and containerization, LCL consolidation, FCL shipments, customs clearance, documentation, inland freight, and break-bulk operations. All-risk insurance is noted as part of the marine logistics package.
Trucking and warehousing capabilities are highlighted as part of the local service suite, including domestic courier operations and a trucking fleet for delivery and pickup within the island network. In-house warehouses are described as equipped to support pick-and-pack services, bonded facilities, storage, and secure operations, with emphasis on temperature-controlled solutions for specialised cargo.
Cavalier positions itself as an independent freight forwarder with a global network and exclusive local partners, enabling tailored logistics plans for complex supply chains. The Caribbean focus covers exports and imports to and from Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Sint-Maarten and Suriname, highlighting a regional capability alongside the broader international network.
Specialized services featured include handling for perishables and pharma products, with references to GDP certification for pharmaceutical handling. The company also emphasizes relocation services, which involve packing, loading, and paperwork for duty-free entry of household goods, reflecting a broader scope of logistics beyond standard freight forwarding. A private packages service is also mentioned for consumer market needs.
In summary, Cavalier Caribbean (Curacao) presents a multi-modal freight forwarder profile with capabilities in air and ocean freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-add services such as temperature-controlled transport, perishables handling, pharma compliance, and relocation support, anchored by a global network and local Caribbean focus.
