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Waterson Terminal Services

ProvPort’s exclusive Port Operator and Manager is Waterson Terminal Services, LLC (WTS). Waterson Terminal Services specializes in handling bulk, break bulk and project cargoes including the transfer of cargo from vessel to vessel, vessel to barge, or barge to barge. In its capacity as Terminal manager WTS takes on all responsibility for vessel scheduling, general management, safety and capital improvements at the deep water port.

Waterson Terminal Services is a licensed stevedore in the ports of Providence, Davisville and New Bedford.

Services

Stevedoring

At WTS, we understand the importance of maximizing loading/discharging operations in the most safe, economical and efficient manner possible to expedite vessel turnaround.

Logistical Support

Waterson Terminal Services can directly manage the procurement and distribution of equipment, facilities, spares, warehouse, transportation, technical information, and deploy trained personnel, essential to the proper operation of any project.

Terminal Management

Waterson Terminal Services is uniquely qualified to service not only our customer needs for the safe and efficient handling of their products and cargoes but is also able to provide local on-site management for our customer’s distribution terminal, facility or warehouse.

Security

As a maritime facility regulated by both the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard, WTS has developed a security plan employing detailed procedures that reduce any likelihood of terrorist interference, vandalism or any unlawful acts, reducing damage to property and injury to persons.

Cargo Handling

WTS has the ability and expertise to handle any waterborne commodity whether it be international or domestic bulk, breakbulk or project cargo.

Cargo Equipment

Let Waterson Terminal Services rent or purchase additional equipment for any project.

Port of Davisville, RI

Waterson Terminal Services at Port of Davisville in Rhode Island.

Port of New Bedford

Waterson Terminal Services at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

ProvPort, Inc., was created in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered in Rhode Island for the dual purpose of holding and managing the asset formerly known as the Port of Providence (City of Providence Municipal Wharf) and previously owned by the City of Providence. The Port of Providence is New England's second biggest deep water port and a strategically located Northeast port anchored by a strong tenant base each of which utilizes the port as a distribution center within the New England area. ProvPort’s tenants are primarily major companies with a long history at the port and in general.

Waterson Terminal Services

Port of Providence, Rhode Island

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