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BLSBH Saint-barthelemy Port
Saint-barthelemy Port is the seaport of Saint-barthelemy, in the city of Saint-barthelemyin Saint-barthélemy. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is BLSBH.

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Port Code

BLSBH

Name

Saint-barthelemy

Country / Region

Saint-barthélemy

City

Saint-barthelemy

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

17.9000000

Longitude

62.8500000

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Port Overview

Saint-Barthélemy (UN/LOCODE: BLSBH) is a small island seaport in the eastern Caribbean, serving the territory of Saint-Barthélemy and its tourism-led local economy. The port is best treated as an island feeder and short-sea logistics point rather than a conventional large container gateway. Commercial cargo is generally coordinated through the main harbor area around Gustavia, with onward delivery dependent on limited island road access and available local handling capacity. The supplied port record identifies the location as Saint-Barthélemy, in the Central and South America grouping, with the recorded coordinates 17.9000000 latitude and 62.8500000 longitude. Our service team uses BLSBH primarily for shipment planning, transshipment coordination, documentation review and last-mile delivery arrangements; actual vessel acceptance, cargo handling and sailing options must be confirmed case by case.

UN/LOCODEBLSBH

Port / TerritorySaint-Barthélemy

Port TypeSmall island seaport

Key Highlights

Island gateway: Cargo planning must account for feeder or transshipment dependence and limited local logistics capacity.
Tourism-oriented demand: Hospitality supplies, retail replenishment, food products and project cargo are more relevant than large-scale industrial cargo.
Small-port operating profile: Container type, handling method, cargo dimensions and receiving arrangements require advance confirmation.
No rail hinterland: Final distribution is road-based and may be affected by vehicle size, access restrictions, congestion and local delivery windows.
Schedule sensitivity: Weather, transshipment connections, port working conditions and equipment availability can materially change the cargo plan.

Facilities & Services

Logistics element	Practical planning guidance
Marine access	Use the Saint-Barthélemy port designation for booking and documentation, while confirming the actual receiving harbor, vessel acceptance and cargo handling arrangement with the carrier or local agent.
Containerized cargo	FCL or LCL acceptance should not be assumed from the UN/LOCODE alone. Our team verifies whether cargo will move in a dedicated container, via consolidation, or through a regional transshipment point.
Breakbulk and project cargo	Oversized, heavy, fragile or non-standard cargo requires prior confirmation of lifting method, berth-side handling, discharge sequence and final delivery equipment.
Storage and deconsolidation	Short-term storage, devanning and cargo release depend on local warehouse and agent availability. We recommend arranging delivery appointments before dispatch.
Inland distribution	There is no rail-based hinterland service in the island logistics model. Road delivery should be checked against vehicle dimensions, access conditions and site limitations.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Cargo may be connected through a larger Caribbean gateway or a nearby regional hub before the final island leg. The exact routing depends on carrier acceptance, equipment availability and cargo type.
Regional sourcing: Shipments from the French Caribbean, neighboring islands, North America or Europe generally require a suitable feeder or transshipment connection rather than assuming a direct sailing.
Time-planning rule: Our service team provides an indicative schedule only after checking the actual sailing plan. Transshipment misconnection, weather, port working conditions and cargo release procedures can extend the overall cycle.
Booking control: The booking should state the final destination as BLSBH/Saint-Barthélemy where accepted, and the carrier’s confirmation should be checked for any intermediate discharge or local delivery instruction.

Transit times, sailing frequency and direct-service availability are subject to carrier confirmation and should not be promised solely on the basis of the port code.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The principal hinterland is the island of Saint-Barthélemy. Cargo is usually destined for local businesses, residences, hospitality operations, construction sites and retail distribution points.
Common commercial cargo: Hotel and restaurant supplies, packaged food, beverages, household goods, consumer products, fixtures, furnishings and maintenance materials are typical planning categories.
Construction and project cargo: Building materials, sanitary equipment, electrical products and renovation cargo may require special packing, staged delivery and equipment confirmation.
High-value shipments: Luxury retail goods, fittings and sensitive equipment require stronger packaging, shipment visibility, cargo insurance review and controlled handover procedures.
Seasonal demand: Tourism cycles and local construction activity can affect space, warehouse availability and delivery appointment pressure; our team plans buffer time accordingly.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, cargo receiving time and any transshipment cut-off may differ. Our team obtains the operative cut-off from the confirmed booking instead of relying on a generic schedule.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container/vehicle declaration where applicable. Dangerous goods acceptance must be approved before cargo dispatch.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, consignee contact details and any required import or product authorization should be aligned before release. Product-specific controls may apply.
Inspection and release: Customs or other control authorities may select cargo for document review or physical inspection. Do not arrange final delivery until release status and local charges are confirmed.
Final-mile constraints: Confirm delivery address, road access, unloading equipment, delivery window and consignee availability, particularly for heavy, long or fragile cargo.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, packing type, value, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a rate.
For LCL or consolidated cargo, verify the consolidation hub, deconsolidation point, local receiving party and responsibility for the final island leg.
Use seaworthy export packing with moisture protection and clear handling marks. For project cargo, provide lifting points, center of gravity and unloading requirements in advance.
Build schedule contingency for transshipment, weather and local release procedures. If the preferred routing is unavailable, our team can compare an alternative regional gateway or a different transport mode subject to carrier acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is BLSBH a large direct container gateway?

No assumption should be made from the UN/LOCODE. Saint-Barthélemy is handled as a small island seaport, and containerized cargo may require feeder or transshipment coordination. Our team confirms the accepted equipment and routing with the carrier or local agent.

Q2. Can our shipment be booked as FCL or LCL?

It depends on the current carrier arrangement, cargo profile and local receiving capability. We review whether a dedicated container, consolidation service or regional gateway solution is operationally suitable before confirming the booking.

Q3. What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration details, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package information and SDS where relevant. Carrier acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.

Q4. Can the cargo be delivered directly to the consignee?

Usually this requires a confirmed local delivery appointment and a check of road access, vehicle size, unloading conditions and cargo release status. Our service team coordinates the final-mile requirements before dispatch.

Q5. How should transit time be quoted?

Quote an indicative range only after checking the actual routing and connection. Sailing frequency, transshipment, weather, inspections and local handling can change the final delivery date, so the carrier’s confirmed schedule remains controlling.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port record: The port code, name, territory, city designation, area classification and coordinates in this module are taken from the supplied BLSBH port master data. The record identifies the port as Saint-Barthélemy and does not establish vessel schedules, terminal specifications, capacity, draft, berth count or handling hours.

Code and location reference: UN/LOCODE conventions and country or territory coding may be cross-checked through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe at unece.org.

Customs and regulatory reference: General French customs information and applicable customs guidance should be checked through the official French customs domain douane.gouv.fr. Product-specific controls, local procedures and carrier requirements must be confirmed for the individual shipment.

Operational statements in this module are planning guidance for a small island seaport. Carrier acceptance, local-agent instructions, port conditions, customs release and final delivery arrangements take precedence for each shipment.