GDSGE Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GDSGE
St.georges Port is the major seaport of , in the city of Grenada. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is GDSGE.
Port Overview
St. George's Port, Grenada — UN/LOCODE GDSGE
St. George's is the principal maritime gateway serving Grenada and is located at the island's capital on the southwestern coast. As an island seaport, its logistics profile is shaped by sea-based supply chains, limited domestic road alternatives and dependence on transshipment or connecting services for many overseas origins. The port supports international cargo movements alongside passenger, cruise and marine-related activity; the exact handling arrangement depends on the appointed terminal, vessel and local agent. For FCL, LCL and project shipments, our service team confirms the operational terminal, documentation requirements, cut-off instructions and onward connection before cargo is released. The platform record identifies GDSGE as a Grenada destination in the Central and South America trade area.
| UN/LOCODE | GDSGE |
|---|---|
| Port / Country | ST.GEORGES, Grenada |
| Port type | Island seaport with road-based local distribution |
| Platform cargo options | FCL: 3 recorded options; LCL: 3 recorded options |
Key Highlights
Logistics Characteristics at a Glance
Facilities & Services
Operational Scope to Confirm Before Booking
- Container cargo: FCL and LCL shipments can be planned for the GDSGE destination, subject to carrier acceptance, equipment positioning and the nominated terminal's working arrangements.
- Breakbulk and general cargo: Machinery, building materials and non-containerized cargo require advance review of lifting, vessel compatibility, packaging and local discharge arrangements.
- Consolidation: LCL cargo normally moves through an origin consolidation point and may be transferred through a regional hub before final delivery.
- Customs and inspection: Examination, document review and release are handled through the applicable Grenada authorities and local agents; cargo should not be scheduled for delivery until release is confirmed.
- Inland distribution: Final movement is road-based. Our team confirms truck access, delivery address, receiving hours, unloading conditions and any restricted-access requirements.
Routes & Transit Times
Routing Structure and Schedule Variables
- Common planning directions include North America, Europe, Asia and regional Caribbean origins, generally subject to the carrier's network and available transshipment connection.
- For Asian cargo, the service may require a mainline ocean leg followed by Caribbean relay or feeder arrangements. The final connection should be checked for every booking rather than inferred from the port code.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment-port dwell, vessel connection protection, weather, port rotation changes, customs release and equipment availability.
- The platform's indicative LCL record shows a reference of USD 352 per CBM from Dachan Bay, with a stated voyage indication of “75 days after sailing”; this is not a guaranteed transit time or current quotation and must be revalidated before booking.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Grenada-Focused Cargo Planning
- Service area: The primary hinterland is Grenada's island market, with delivery planning centered on St. George's and road distribution to other populated areas.
- Typical import flows: Food and consumer goods, household products, construction materials, machinery, vehicles, spare parts and commercial supplies are common planning categories for an island economy.
- Export-related cargo: Agricultural and food products may require commodity-specific packing, phytosanitary or sanitary documentation and temperature-control confirmation where applicable.
- Project and oversized cargo: Dimensions, gross weight, discharge method, road access and final-site unloading must be reviewed before the vessel space is accepted.
Operations & Compliance
Practical Controls for Import and Export Cargo
- Cut-offs: Shipping instruction, VGM, customs documents, cargo receiving and terminal gate cut-offs vary by carrier and connection. Our team obtains the confirmed deadlines instead of relying on a generic schedule.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and applicable multimodal declaration before booking. Carrier and transshipment acceptance must be secured in writing.
- Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits and origin documents should match the physical cargo, consignee and declared value. Food, plant, animal and regulated goods may need additional approvals.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs examination or port handling can change the release sequence. Do not dispatch a truck until release, delivery appointment and any charges or holds have been confirmed.
Shipping Tips
Recommended Booking Workflow
- Send the full cargo profile early: commodity, packages, dimensions, weight, value, HS code, DG status, origin and final delivery address.
- Request both direct-connection and transshipment options where available, then compare total transit exposure, connection risk, destination charges and cargo sensitivity.
- Use seaworthy export packaging, moisture protection and clear package marks; island handling and multiple lifts make weak cartons and exposed metal particularly vulnerable.
- For urgent or high-value cargo, our service team can review airfreight or alternative Caribbean gateway options, subject to capacity, customs feasibility and final-mile arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
GDSGE Handling Questions
Can I book a shipment directly to GDSGE?
Yes, subject to the carrier's current network, equipment and acceptance. Our team checks whether the booking is direct, feeder-connected or routed through a regional transshipment point.
Is the platform LCL reference a fixed freight rate?
No. The recorded USD 352 per CBM is an indicative platform reference from Dachan Bay and may exclude origin, destination, documentation, handling, customs, storage and other applicable charges. We re-quote against the actual cargo and sailing.
What information is needed for dangerous goods?
Provide the complete classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, SDS and package details before space is requested. Approval remains subject to the carrier and every transshipment point.
Does St. George's have rail delivery to the consignee?
Local distribution planning is road-based. Our service team confirms truck type, access restrictions, unloading requirements and the receiving party's available time window.
How should I plan the delivery date?
Use the carrier's confirmed sailing and connection plan, then allow contingency for transshipment, weather, customs inspection and release. A firm delivery date should be given only after the local agent confirms cargo availability.
Data Sources & Provenance
Reference Boundaries
Port code, name, country, trade-area classification, recorded FCL/LCL option counts and the indicative LCL reference are based on the platform port record supplied for GDSGE. Operational characteristics are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to carrier, terminal, customs and local-agent confirmation.
For port-related verification and current operational instructions, consult the official Grenada port information domain: grenadaports.com. This page does not treat indicative platform pricing or historical schedule notes as guaranteed rates, capacity, sailing frequency or transit commitments.