Bitumen Supplier in Barbados: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies penetration-grade bitumen in Barbados. PEN 60/70, PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 deliver to Bridgetown Port in 9 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 60/70, PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 penetration-grade bitumen. Weekly sailings deliver to Bridgetown Port year-round. Every grade ships from our own plants with its technical datasheet and the documentation Barbados projects require.
Product range
Which penetration grades are available in Barbados?
The grades available are PEN 60/70, PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 penetration-grade bitumen. Grade codes that link through open that grade’s datasheet.
| Grade | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 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 for lower-traffic roads and general paving |
| PEN 120/150 | Penetration-grade bitumen, softest | Surface treatment binder and patching work |
For cold-applied surface work, Pro-Road also supplies bitumen emulsions for Barbados.
Delivery
How does delivery to Barbados work?
Delivery works by container sailings to Bridgetown Port. Sea transit takes 9 days.
Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
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.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Bags are charged whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder by hand. Heat is applied indirectly, protecting the binder at the wall of the unit from scorching. Local overheating damages a binder, and controlled, indirect heating avoids it.
Big bags are handled with standard site equipment:
- Holds 1000 to 1300 kg and is lifted by its four lifting loops
- Handled by a forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader. The site needs lifting capacity for a bag of up to 1.3 tonnes
- Lifted level, one at a time
- No special decanting equipment is needed to move a bag from the container to the melter
Pro-Road’s ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter is built for this process. Bags load onto a receiving platform inside the unit and are lifted by crane. Internal coils heat the bag indirectly. Once melted, the binder is drawn off to a distributor truck or straight into the mixing plant. If you already run a melting unit, the big-bag format loads straight into it.
Applications
Which grade suits Barbados’s paving conditions?
PEN 60/70 leads for general hot-mix paving under Barbados’s tropical heat and steady traffic. PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 suit lower-traffic roads, patching and surface treatment work. Your quote confirms the selection against your project specification:
- PEN 60/70 suits general hot-mix paving on Barbados’s main road network
- PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 suit lower-traffic roads, patching work and surface treatment binder
Big bags are stored on level, drained ground, kept off the surface on pallets or dunnage. They are covered against prolonged sun and rain. Solid bitumen resists separation and stays stable in storage. The bag fabric needs protection from prolonged sun and rain.
Barbados’s Ministry of Transport and Works governs road specifications and maintenance nationwide. Its Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme has repaved more than 75 roads. A seven-year, BDS $100 million CAF programme is rehabilitating roads island-wide. The Scotland District Road Rehabilitation Programme adds BDS $230 million in road works. Pro-Road’s import supply through Bridgetown Port is an additional sourcing option. It serves contractors and public-works buyers in Barbados.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy bitumen for Barbados 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?
Every shipment ships with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied and the commercial invoice. It also includes the packing list and the bill of lading. Each document travels with the container from loading to discharge at Bridgetown Port.
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 Barbados on CIF or CFR terms to Bridgetown Port. 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 Barbados?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, storage, melting, order size and documentation.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
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.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
Yes, big bags can be stored outdoors on level, drained ground, kept off the surface. They are covered against sun and rain. Solid bitumen resists separation and stays stable in storage. The bag fabric needs that protection.
How do we melt the bitumen?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Indirect heat protects the binder at the wall from scorching. Bags are charged whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder by hand. The melted binder is then drawn off to a distributor truck or the mixing plant.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits Barbados’s climate?
PEN 60/70 suits general hot-mix paving under Barbados’s tropical heat and steady traffic. PEN 85/100 and PEN 120/150 suit lower-traffic roads, patching work and surface treatment binder. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Every shipment ships with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied and the commercial invoice. It also includes the packing list and the bill of lading. Datasheets for each grade are on our datasheets page.
How long does delivery to Barbados take?
Sea transit takes 9 days. Your quote confirms the sailing schedule and door-to-site timing for your order.
Do you supply cold mix asphalt for Barbados?
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.
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.
Ready to order bitumen in Barbados?
Tell us your grades, quantities and delivery timeline through our contact page or email info@proroadglobal.com. Pro-Road Global will respond with availability and freight for Bridgetown.
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