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ANKRA Kralendijk Port
Kralendijk Port is the seaport of Kralendijk, in the city of Kralendijkin Netherlands antilles. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is ANKRA.

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Port Code

ANKRA

Name

Kralendijk

Country / Region

Netherlands antilles

City

Kralendijk

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Est. Unit Price

$332/m³ Book Now

Port Overview

UN/LOCODE ANKRA

Port KRALENDIJK

Country / Region Netherlands Antilles

Kralendijk is an island port serving Bonaire and its local market in the southern Caribbean. In the supplied port master data, the location is identified as ANKRA and classified within the Central and South America service region. Its logistics role is primarily maritime supply and distribution for an island economy rather than a large mainland gateway. Ocean cargo normally requires transshipment or feeder coordination through a suitable regional hub, with final handling, customs release and delivery arranged locally. Our service team can check the current carrier routing, equipment acceptance, port-call arrangements and destination delivery conditions before booking.

Key Highlights

Island gateway: Ocean freight planning must account for feeder or hub transshipment, limited sailing frequency and local delivery coordination.
Port-code control: Use ANKRA consistently in quotations, shipping instructions and carrier routing requests; do not substitute a different Caribbean port without written confirmation.
LCL suitability: Consolidated cargo can be practical for smaller shipments, but sailing schedules and destination deconsolidation arrangements should be confirmed before cargo handover.
Equipment sensitivity: Empty-container availability, accepted container types and return instructions may be more restrictive than at major mainland hubs.
Local delivery dependency: Customs release, terminal handling and final-mile delivery should be coordinated with a Bonaire-based agent or destination representative.

Facilities & Services

General maritime cargo handling: The port environment is best approached as a multipurpose island logistics facility. The exact acceptance of full containers, breakbulk, project cargo and out-of-gauge units must be confirmed for the intended vessel call.
Container operations: Our service team will verify whether the selected carrier or feeder operator can handle FCL, LCL, refrigerated, hazardous or special equipment cargo for ANKRA.
Consolidation and deconsolidation: LCL shipments generally depend on a regional consolidation hub and destination handling agent; warehouse cut-offs can differ from the vessel cut-off.
Customs and inspection coordination: Cargo may require document review, physical examination or release coordination before local delivery. Inspection timing and fees should be confirmed with the destination agent.
Road distribution: Final delivery is island-based and should be checked against truck access, delivery address, cargo dimensions, unloading equipment and any residential or restricted-access conditions.

Specific berth, yard, equipment, operating-hour and storage information is subject to the actual terminal, vessel operator and destination agent confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia to Kralendijk: Cargo from China and other Asian origins will commonly require mainline ocean transport to a Caribbean transshipment point, followed by feeder or regional service. The final routing depends on carrier network design and port-call schedules.
North America and Europe: Shipments may be routed through a regional Caribbean hub or a North American or European gateway, depending on origin, carrier coverage, equipment availability and destination acceptance.
Regional Caribbean supply: Smaller consignments may move through regional feeder services or consolidation programs. Frequency can be limited, so a missed connection may materially extend the overall transit period.
Transit-time drivers: Allow for transshipment connection, port congestion, weather, customs processing, documentation corrections, equipment repositioning and local delivery scheduling. Transit times must be confirmed per booking rather than treated as guaranteed.

Planning item	Operational implication	Our recommended action
Transshipment	Additional connection risk and possible document or equipment restrictions.	Request the full routing and connection points before approving the booking.
Small-island sailing frequency	A missed cut-off may move cargo to a later vessel window.	Build schedule buffer and confirm the next available sailing in writing.
Destination delivery	Release and final-mile arrangements can affect cargo availability.	Pre-arrange customs representation, delivery address and unloading capability.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service hinterland: The primary market is Bonaire itself, with cargo distribution concentrated around Kralendijk and other accessible island delivery points. Mainland-style rail or extensive inland trucking solutions should not be assumed.
Consumer and business supplies: Common shipment profiles may include packaged consumer goods, retail inventory, building materials, maintenance supplies, machinery parts and general commercial cargo.
Hospitality-related cargo: Hotel, restaurant and tourism-support supplies may require dependable replenishment planning, protective packaging and delivery appointments.
Project and oversized cargo: Construction equipment, vehicles and out-of-gauge cargo require advance confirmation of discharge equipment, road access, turning space and consignee unloading capability.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Food, pharmaceutical or other controlled-temperature cargo should be booked only after confirming reefer power, monitoring, destination handling and customs release arrangements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Vessel, terminal, documentation and warehouse cut-offs may be different. Our service team recommends obtaining all applicable deadlines from the carrier, consolidator and destination agent before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, safety data and packing declaration where required. Carrier and local acceptance must be confirmed before loading.
Commercial documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and consignee details must be consistent. Incorrect descriptions, values or package counts can delay customs release or trigger inspection.
Inspection and delivery: Keep consignee contact details, broker authorization and delivery instructions ready. Do not arrange final delivery until customs release, terminal availability and any inspection requirements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

For LCL: Confirm the origin consolidation warehouse, destination deconsolidation point, chargeable volume, documentation cut-off and whether destination charges are prepaid or collect.
For FCL: Check container availability, accepted equipment type, gross-weight limits, seal requirements, empty return location and whether the selected service actually accepts ANKRA as the final destination.
For fragile or moisture-sensitive cargo: Use export-grade packaging, internal bracing, moisture protection and clear handling marks. Island transshipment increases the importance of secure packing.
For urgent cargo: Ask our service team to compare direct regional options, hub-based ocean routing, airfreight and sea-air alternatives where commercially suitable. The fastest option depends on current capacity and customs feasibility.

Reference Quote from Port Master Data

The supplied platform record contains one indicative LCL reference from Dachan Bay, China. It is a historical or system-generated reference for planning only and is not a guaranteed tariff, sailing commitment or destination-charge quotation.

Item	Reference value	Qualification
Origin	CNDCB / Dachan Bay	As recorded in the supplied data.
Service	LCL	Subject to cargo acceptance, consolidation plan and destination handling.
Reference rate	USD 332 per CBM	Indicative only; verify validity, minimum charge, surcharges and destination fees.
Transit indication	55 days after sailing	Planning indication only; connection, customs and local delivery may alter the actual duration.
Carrier recorded	CMA	Carrier acceptance and current routing must be reconfirmed before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be booked directly to ANKRA?

Possibly, subject to the carrier's current service network, feeder connection, equipment acceptance and destination port-call plan. Our service team will verify the complete routing rather than relying only on the destination code.

Is LCL suitable for small shipments to Kralendijk?

LCL can be suitable when the cargo is non-hazardous, properly packed and not highly time-sensitive. Confirm the consolidation point, destination deconsolidation arrangement, minimum charge and all local fees before comparing it with FCL or airfreight.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, package type, safety data and transport mode requirements. Carrier and destination acceptance must be obtained before cargo is delivered to the warehouse or terminal.

How should oversized or heavy cargo be handled?

Send dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, photos and proposed delivery address at quotation stage. Our team will check discharge equipment, road access, unloading capability and any permit requirements before confirming the route.

Why can the final delivery date differ from the vessel arrival date?

Customs processing, inspection, terminal release, transshipment delay, local trucking availability and delivery appointments can all affect cargo availability. Vessel arrival should therefore not be treated as the final delivery commitment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port identity: UN/LOCODE ANKRA, port name KRALENDIJK, country/region label Netherlands Antilles, city Kralendijk and the indicative LCL record are taken directly from the supplied port master data.
Administrative and customs verification: Current rules, administrative status and applicable public-sector requirements should be checked against the official Dutch government information domain rijksoverheid.nl.
Verification boundary: Berth allocation, vessel acceptance, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, local charges, customs release and delivery conditions are operational items that must be confirmed with the selected carrier, consolidator, customs representative and destination agent.
Data integrity notice: No unsupported berth dimensions, water depth, throughput, terminal capacity, sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time is presented here.