ANFKB Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of ANFKB
Fuik Bay Port is the seaport of Fuik bay, in the city of Fuik bayin Netherlands antilles. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is ANFKB.
Fuik Bay Port Overview
Fuik Bay Port, UN/LOCODE ANFKB, is a specialized coastal loading facility on the south coast of Curaçao, approximately 11 km southeast of Willemstad. The supplied port record identifies it primarily as a phosphate-rock loading terminal used by the Mining Company of Curaçao rather than as a conventional container gateway. Operations are organized around two designated berths: the phosphate wharf and “zandsteiger.” Phosphate rock is loaded through a conveyor and loading tower fitted with an 8.53 m fixed arm, while “zandsteiger” handles general cargo and has a 25.6 m berth used for explosives and general cargo. Our service team treats ANFKB as a project, bulk and specialized general-cargo call, with acceptance, berth access and cargo readiness subject to direct terminal confirmation.
| UN/LOCODE | ANFKB |
|---|---|
| Port / City | FUIK BAY / Fuik Bay |
| Record location | Netherlands Antilles; port situated on Curaçao |
| Coordinates | 12.0500000° N, 68.8333333° W |
| Port profile | Coastal specialized loading terminal for phosphate rock and selected general or dangerous cargo |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Phosphate wharf: documented loading of phosphate rock using a conveyor, loading tower and an 8.53 m fixed arm.
- “Zandsteiger” berth: handles general cargo and is identified for explosives and general cargo movements; acceptance is subject to cargo-specific approval.
- Container operations: the supplied record does not identify a container terminal, empty-depot network, reefer plugs or regular container-yard service. Our team therefore verifies any container request before booking.
- Warehousing and inspection: no dedicated warehouse, bonded yard, customs inspection facility or terminal storage specification is established in the supplied data; these services must be arranged and confirmed separately.
- Inland connectivity: local road delivery from the Curaçao coast is the practical planning assumption. Heavy-haul routing, escort, lifting equipment and access windows require shipment-specific confirmation.
Routes & Transit Times
- ANFKB should be planned as a port call within a wider Caribbean or Atlantic routing, with the actual feeder, transshipment or direct-vessel arrangement confirmed by the nominated carrier or chartering desk.
- Phosphate rock and other non-containerized cargo may require bulk, breakbulk or project-cargo booking rather than a standard FCL booking. Equipment availability and vessel suitability can materially affect the schedule.
- Transit planning must allow for berth nomination, cargo readiness, loading sequence, dangerous-goods review where applicable, weather exposure and possible transshipment at another Caribbean gateway.
- Our service team provides schedule estimates only after receiving cargo dimensions, weight, packing status, loading port, discharge port and required delivery terms; no fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be assumed.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Curaçao, with the port located southeast of Willemstad and suited to cargo generated on or destined for the island.
- Documented principal cargo: phosphate rock shipped from the mining operation through the dedicated phosphate loading arrangement.
- Other documented cargo scope: general cargo at “zandsteiger,” including cargo requiring special handling arrangements.
- Dangerous goods: explosives are specifically associated with the “zandsteiger” berth in the supplied description. Classification, packaging, permits and berth acceptance must be reviewed before any quotation is issued.
- Containerized cargo: the port record does not establish regular FCL, LCL or vehicle-terminal services, so alternative Curaçao handling points may need to be evaluated for container shipments.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off control: terminal-specific closing times, cargo acceptance windows and berth instructions are not stated in the port record. Our team obtains written confirmation before fixing the vessel or arranging delivery.
- Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, package details and safety documentation before booking. Explosives require additional authorization and must not be presented on the basis of a general-cargo booking.
- Documents: prepare commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, cargo dimensions and weight, certificates or permits required for the commodity, and any bulk-cargo or dangerous-goods declarations applicable to the movement.
- Customs and inspection: the importer or exporter remains responsible for accurate classification and declarations. Inspection, release, port dues and storage arrangements should be confirmed with the responsible local parties before cargo dispatch.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the cargo specification before requesting a rate: commodity, form, moisture or handling characteristics, gross weight, dimensions, packing, origin, destination and Incoterms are essential for selecting the correct service.
- For phosphate rock or other bulk cargo, confirm whether the shipment is to move under a bulk, breakbulk or project arrangement and obtain written confirmation of conveyor, loading-tower and berth compatibility.
- For general cargo, provide a lifting plan, center of gravity, securing method and any oversize details. Do not dispatch heavy or abnormal loads until local access and equipment requirements have been checked.
- For explosives or other dangerous goods, submit the complete declaration package at the quotation stage. If ANFKB cannot accept the cargo or required equipment, our team can assess an alternative Curaçao or regional routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ANFKB be used for a standard FCL or LCL shipment?
The supplied record lists FCL and LCL indicators as zero and describes a specialized bulk/general-cargo facility rather than a container terminal. Our team verifies acceptance with the operating party and, where necessary, proposes an alternative container gateway or local handling arrangement.
What cargo is most closely associated with Fuik Bay?
Phosphate rock is the principal documented cargo, loaded at the phosphate wharf through a conveyor and loading tower. General cargo and explosives are associated with the “zandsteiger” berth subject to approval.
Is the 8.53 m fixed arm a vessel draft or berth depth specification?
No. The supplied description identifies it as a fixed arm used for phosphate loading. It should not be interpreted as water depth, maximum draft or a vessel acceptance limit.
Can dangerous goods be booked through ANFKB?
Explosives are specifically mentioned in the port description, but this does not constitute blanket acceptance. Cargo classification, permits, packaging, vessel suitability and terminal approval must be confirmed before booking.
What should be checked before arranging inland delivery?
Our team checks the delivery point, road access, cargo dimensions and weight, lifting or escort requirements, delivery window, customs status and any port or terminal release conditions before dispatching equipment.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary data basis: the port master record supplied for this page, including UN/LOCODE ANFKB, port name, country and city fields, coordinates, location description, berth count, cargo functions, loading equipment description and service indicators.
Verification boundary: berth availability, terminal ownership, draft limits, operating hours, acceptance rules, customs procedures, charges, sailing schedules and transit times are operationally changeable and are not asserted here without shipment-specific confirmation.
Source presentation: no external domain is displayed because a current official public domain for the specific Fuik Bay facility could not be confirmed from the supplied record without risking an unverified or misleading citation. Our service team verifies current port, carrier, customs and dangerous-goods instructions directly during quotation and booking.