Bitumen Supplier in Puerto Rico: Grades, Specs and Delivery
Pro-Road Global supplies penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement to Puerto Rico, delivered to San Juan in 5 days.
Pro-Road manufactures PEN 40/50, PEN 60/70 and PG-modified binder in its own plants, with container sailings to San Juan year-round. Puerto Rico’s highway specification runs on the AASHTO Superpave PG system, covered below along with delivery details and required documentation.
Product range
Which bitumen grades are available in Puerto Rico?
The grades available in Puerto Rico are PEN 40/50, PEN 60/70 and PG-modified binder.
Grade codes that link through 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 |
| PG modified | Polymer-modified binder, PG-graded | Heavy-traffic wearing courses, supplied as PG 64-22 |
Delivery
How does delivery to Puerto Rico work?
Delivery works by container sailings to San Juan. Sea transit takes 5 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. Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. customs territory. Shipments clear standard U.S. Customs and Border Protection entry on arrival.
Melting
How do you melt bitumen from big bags?
You melt bitumen by heating the whole bag in a melting unit. Handling starts before the bag reaches the melter.
- 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 it on site.
- Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Bags are charged whole, so nobody cuts, breaks or shovels solid binder. Heat is applied indirectly, through hot oil coils or diesel burners, protecting the binder from scorching at the wall. The melted binder is drawn off to the distributor or the plant.
Pro-Road’s ASMELT bitumen melter and decanter is built for this. The 20-foot unit melts up to 8 cubic meters an hour. The 40-foot unit melts up to 10 cubic meters an hour. A built-in crane lifts and feeds the bags, and a receiving platform inside the unit takes the load. If you already run a melting unit, the big-bag format loads straight into it.
Applications
Which penetration grade suits Puerto Rico’s climate?
Puerto Rico’s tropical climate calls for a harder grade under heavy traffic, such as PEN 40/50 or PEN 60/70. Puerto Rico’s road authority is the Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación, known as ACT. ACT operates under the Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas, known as DTOP. ACT’s Specification 401 calls for an asphalt performance-graded binder such as PG 64-22, PG 70-16 or PG 70-22.
Pro-Road also supplies PG-graded and polymer-modified binder, including PG 64-22. Your quote confirms grade availability against your project specification.
ACT is reconstructing the PR-52 corridor between San Juan and Caguas, with $22 million in combined federal and state funds. Puerto Rico has no active asphalt refinery, so all penetration-grade bitumen and asphalt cement is imported.
Why Pro-Road
Why buy bitumen for Puerto Rico 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 comes with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also includes the commercial invoice, the packing list and the bill of lading.
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 Puerto Rico on CIF or CFR terms to San Juan. 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 Puerto Rico?
Buyers most often ask about big-bag handling, melting, order size and documentation.
How are big bags lifted and handled on site?
Big bags are lifted by their four lifting loops, holding 1000 to 1300 kg each. A forklift, telehandler or crane with a spreader can handle the load. Bags are lifted level, one at a time.
Can big bags be stored outdoors, and for how long?
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 remains stable in storage, so the bag fabric is the main thing to protect.
How do we melt the bitumen?
Bitumen is melted by heating the whole big bag in a melting unit. Heat is applied indirectly, protecting the binder from scorching at the wall. No cutting or shovelling is needed.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum order is 24 MT, one full 40-foot container.
Which penetration grade suits Puerto Rico’s climate?
Puerto Rico’s tropical climate favors a harder grade under heavy traffic, such as PEN 40/50 or PEN 60/70. Your quote confirms the grade against your project specification.
What documentation ships with the container?
Each shipment ships with the technical datasheet for the grade supplied. It also carries 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 Puerto Rico take?
Sea transit takes 5 days to San Juan, with container sailings. Your quote confirms the schedule and door-to-site timing.
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 asphalt cement in Puerto Rico?
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 San Juan.
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