Bitumen Supplier in the ABC Islands: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies penetration-grade bitumen to the ABC Islands. PEN grades reach Aruba and Curaçao in 2 days, and Bonaire in 3 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 40/50, 60/70, 85/100 and 120/150 penetration-grade bitumen in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg. Containers ship to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire year-round from our own plants, each grade with its technical datasheet. Below you will find the grade table, delivery details and the documentation your project needs.
Product range
Which penetration grades are available in the ABC Islands?
The grades available are PEN 40/50, 60/70, 85/100 and 120/150 penetration-grade bitumen. Linked grade codes open that grade’s datasheet.
| Grade | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PEN 40/50 | Penetration-grade bitumen, hard | Hot-mix asphalt in hot climates and heavy traffic |
| PEN 60/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen, medium | General hot-mix paving, the most widely used grade |
| PEN 85/100 | Penetration-grade bitumen, soft | Hot mix in cooler or high-altitude areas |
| PEN 120/150 | Penetration-grade bitumen, softest | Cold regions and surface treatment binder |
Delivery
How does delivery to the ABC Islands work?
Delivery works by container shipment to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Sea transit takes 2 days to Oranjestad and Willemstad, and 3 days to Kralendijk.
| Destination | Discharge port | Sea transit |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba | Oranjestad / Barcadera | 2 days |
| Curaçao | Willemstad | 2 days |
| Bonaire | Kralendijk | 3 days |
Your quote confirms the schedule for your destination port. Penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement ship in big bags of 1000 to 1300 kg, or in drums.
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Aruba
How does Pro-Road supply bitumen to Aruba?
Pro-Road supplies Aruba by container to the Port of Barcadera, near Oranjestad. Sea transit takes 2 days.
Road work in Aruba falls under Dienst Openbare Werken (DOW), the island’s public works service. In 2024, Aruba’s government announced AWG 17 million for road work. DOW says that level of investment is needed yearly for 15 years. A 2025 DOW plan funds 20 road and paving projects, including work in Savaneta and Tanki Leendert.
Curaçao
How does Pro-Road supply bitumen to Curaçao?
Pro-Road supplies Curaçao by container to the Port of Willemstad. Sea transit takes 2 days.
Curaçao’s road policy sits with the Ministerie van Verkeer, Vervoer en Ruimtelijke Planning. In English, that is the Ministry of Traffic, Transport and Spatial Planning. Day-to-day repair and repaving work is carried out by the Dienst Openbare Werken, the island’s public works service.
Bonaire
How does Pro-Road supply bitumen to Bonaire?
Pro-Road supplies Bonaire by container to the Port of Kralendijk. Sea transit takes 3 days.
Road work in Bonaire falls under Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire (OLB), the island’s public entity. In 2024, OLB awarded US$11.4 million in public works orders. US$3.8 million of that covered road-network renewal across 4.6 kilometers.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Bags are loaded whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder on site. Heat is applied indirectly, so the binder is not scorched where it meets the wall.
Handling a big bag on site follows a few fixed rules:
- A big bag holds 1000 to 1300 kg and is lifted by its four lifting loops.
- A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the load.
- Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
- No special decanting equipment is needed to move a bag from the container to the melter.
Local overheating is what damages a binder, and controlled heating is what avoids it. The melted binder is drawn off to the distributor or the plant. Pro-Road’s ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter is fitted with a crane that lifts and feeds bags into the unit.
If you already run a melting unit, the big-bag format loads straight into it.
Applications
Which penetration grade fits the ABC Islands’ climate?
Hotter climates and heavy traffic call for a harder grade, such as PEN 40/50 or PEN 60/70. Cooler or high-altitude areas call for a softer grade, such as PEN 85/100 or PEN 120/150. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire share a hot, arid to semi-arid climate. Average temperatures run in the high 20s Celsius, with strong year-round sun. None of the three islands produces bitumen domestically, so all penetration-grade bitumen used here is imported.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy bitumen for the ABC Islands from Pro-Road Global?
You should buy from Pro-Road Global because it controls quality, price and logistics from plant to port:
Documentation
What documentation ships with the container?
Each shipment ships with the grade’s technical datasheet, the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Every batch traces back to our own plants.
Datasheets for each grade are on our datasheets page. Ask for the datasheet of any grade with your quote request.
Commercial terms
What commercial terms does Pro-Road offer?
Pro-Road supplies the ABC Islands on CIF or CFR terms to the named discharge port in Aruba, Curaçao or Bonaire. Your quote states the incoterm, freight and delivery window.
Standard payment is in advance. Qualifying buyers can request 50% in advance and 50% against the bill of lading. Approval depends on the company profile and credit record.
FAQ
What do buyers ask most about bitumen supply to the ABC Islands?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, melting, and delivery to each island.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
Big bags hold 1000 to 1300 kg and are lifted by their four lifting loops. A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader handles the load. Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
Yes, big bags can be stored outdoors on level, drained ground. Keep them off the surface on pallets or dunnage, and cover them against prolonged sun and rain. Solid bitumen stays stable in storage. The covering protects the bag fabric.
How do we melt the bitumen?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Indirect heat means the binder is not scorched. Bags are loaded whole, so nobody cuts or shovels solid binder on site. This is the step Pro-Road’s melting equipment is built for.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits the ABC Islands’ climate?
A harder grade, such as PEN 40/50 or PEN 60/70, suits Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire’s hot, arid to semi-arid climate. Cooler climates elsewhere call for a softer grade, such as PEN 85/100 or PEN 120/150. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Each shipment ships with the grade’s technical datasheet, the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading. Datasheets for every grade are on our datasheets page.
How long does delivery to the ABC Islands take?
Sea transit takes 2 days to Aruba and Curaçao, and 3 days to Bonaire. Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
Can we appoint our own inspector?
Yes. Pro-Road accepts third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or a similar body at your request. The inspection is quoted and billed separately.
Do you supply cold mix asphalt?
Yes. Pro-Road produces cold mix for patching and road maintenance. Supply is in container volumes for contractors and municipalities. State your volume and destination port in your request.
Ready to order bitumen for the ABC Islands?
Tell us your grade, quantity, destination island and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire.
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