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GFCAY Cayenne Port
Cayenne Port is the major seaport of Cayenne, in the city of Cayennein French guiana. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is GFCAY.

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Port Code

GFCAY

Name

Cayenne

Country / Region

French guiana

City

Cayenne

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

4.9316528

Longitude

-52.3283100

Est. Unit Price

$490/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Cayenne Port (UN/LOCODE: GFCAY)

Cayenne Port is a medium-sized maritime facility in French Guiana, located on the northwestern shore of Cayenne Island in northern South America. Based on the supplied port record, its current profile is oriented toward fishing activity, breakbulk and liquid handling, with commercial ocean-going operations reported as ceased. Fishing vessels account for the majority of recorded calls, while occasional coastal tankers may call at Larivot Wharf. Our service team therefore treats GFCAY as a specialist and limited-call destination rather than a conventional container gateway, with carrier acceptance, cargo compatibility and port-call feasibility requiring confirmation before booking.

UN/LOCODE	GFCAY
Port / Country	CAYENNE, French Guiana
Coordinates	4.9316528° N, 52.3283100° W
Port profile	Maritime port; fishing-oriented, with breakbulk and liquid-handling capability stated in the supplied record
Recorded vessel profile	Fishing vessels represent approximately 80% of regular calls in the supplied description; maximum recorded vessel length: 24 m

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

GFCAY should not be handled as a routine deep-sea container port; ocean-going commercial operations require specific confirmation.
The practical operating profile is dominated by fishing vessels, with occasional coastal tanker activity at Larivot Wharf.
Breakbulk and liquid cargo may be operationally relevant, but cargo acceptance, equipment and berth availability must be checked for each shipment.
The recorded maximum vessel length of 24 m is a planning indicator, not a guaranteed limit for every call or berth.
For containerized export cargo, our service team normally evaluates feeder, transshipment or alternative-port solutions before issuing a firm routing.

Facilities & Services

Facility Fit by Cargo Type

Breakbulk Handling

The supplied port data identifies breakbulk handling facilities. Project cargo, packaged machinery and non-containerized units should be reviewed individually for lifting, lashing, berth access and cargo presentation requirements.

Liquid Cargo

Liquid handling is indicated in the port description. Product compatibility, tank or pipeline arrangements, safety documentation and receiving arrangements must be confirmed before cargo is accepted.

Fishing Operations

Fishing vessels are the principal recorded users of the facilities. This operating pattern may affect berth windows, working priorities, local service availability and the handling sequence for non-fishing cargo.

Larivot Wharf Calls

Occasional coastal tanker calls at Larivot Wharf are stated in the supplied record. Wharf suitability and tanker-related restrictions should be checked against the exact vessel, cargo and port instructions.

Container, Yard and Rail Planning

The supplied data does not establish a regular container terminal, dedicated container-yard service or rail connection. Our team will not assume these facilities and will verify the actual handling chain before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Approach

For international cargo, the likely planning model is an origin-to-hub movement followed by a confirmed regional connection or coastal leg, rather than an assumed direct ocean service to Cayenne.
Container shipments may require transshipment or an alternative gateway, subject to carrier acceptance, equipment availability, destination handling and final inland delivery arrangements.
Breakbulk and liquid cargo require vessel-specific planning; cargo dimensions, draft, handling method, dangerous-goods status and berth availability can determine whether GFCAY is workable.
Transit time must be quoted only after the carrier or local operator confirms the actual routing. Port-call frequency, transshipment dwell, weather, customs inspection and local trucking capacity can materially change the schedule.

Our quoting rule: we provide a firm transit estimate only after validating the complete transport chain. A port name appearing on a shipping request does not by itself confirm a bookable ocean service.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial Catchment and Cargo Profile

The immediate logistics focus is the Cayenne urban and coastal area of French Guiana, with final delivery planning dependent on road access, consignee facilities and local handling resources.
Fishing-related supplies, provisions, maintenance materials and vessel-support cargo are consistent with the recorded dominance of fishing-vessel activity.
Breakbulk shipments may include packaged industrial goods, machinery, construction materials or other non-containerized units, subject to handling confirmation.
Liquid cargo may be relevant to coastal tanker operations, but the product, packaging or tank interface and regulatory classification must be established before quotation.
For containerized general cargo, our service team assesses the complete regional gateway and inland route rather than assuming that GFCAY provides standard container connectivity.

Operations & Compliance

Controls Before Cargo Release

Booking and cut-off: local cut-off, berth window, receiving time and documentation deadlines must be obtained from the confirmed carrier, operator or agent; do not apply a standard container-terminal cut-off by assumption.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and multimodal declaration where applicable. Liquid cargo and tanker movements require an additional compatibility and acceptance review.
Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, certificates and any cargo-specific permits should match the physical cargo. French Guiana customs and import requirements must be checked for the commodity and consignee.
Inspection and inland delivery: customs examination, port access, road restrictions, truck availability and consignee unloading capability may add time. Our team confirms these elements before final delivery planning.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Shipment Preparation

Send us the commodity, package dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points and cargo photos before requesting a breakbulk quotation.
For container cargo, ask our service team to compare a confirmed GFCAY solution with a regional transshipment or alternative-port routing before cargo is packed.
Use seaworthy export packing, corrosion protection and clearly marked lifting and handling points, especially for machinery and coastal or humid-weather exposure.
For regulated or liquid cargo, provide the SDS and complete dangerous-goods details at the inquiry stage; acceptance should be obtained in writing before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

GFCAY Practical FAQ

Can we book a standard full-container shipment directly to Cayenne?

Not automatically. The supplied port profile states that commercial ocean-going operations have ceased. Our team first checks current carrier acceptance, equipment, transshipment arrangements and destination handling before confirming whether a containerized solution is available.

What cargo is most compatible with the stated port profile?

Fishing-related supplies, breakbulk cargo and certain liquid movements are more consistent with the supplied description. Final acceptance depends on the cargo, vessel, berth, handling equipment and local operator confirmation.

Does the 24 m vessel figure mean larger vessels cannot call?

No. It is the maximum vessel length recorded in the supplied port description, not a universal guaranteed restriction. Vessel dimensions, draft, berth conditions, navigation requirements and port approval must be checked for the intended call.

How should dangerous or liquid cargo be submitted?

Provide the SDS, UN number where applicable, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity and packaging details at inquiry stage. Our team then seeks carrier, operator and regulatory acceptance before arranging transport.

Can you guarantee a transit time to GFCAY?

We do not guarantee a transit time until the routing is confirmed. Transshipment, port-call availability, customs controls, weather, local delivery resources and cargo inspection can affect the final schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope and Verification

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port description, vessel profile and stated operating characteristics in this module are based on the supplied GFCAY port master data. No unverified berth count, draft, throughput, terminal schedule, carrier, sailing frequency, fee or transit-time figure has been added.

For shipment-specific customs and import compliance checks, our service team uses the applicable French official information and confirms the current requirement for the commodity and transaction:

douane.gouv.fr — French customs information and declaration guidance.
service-public.fr — French public-service and administrative information.

Operational availability, berth use, cargo acceptance, local cut-offs and inland delivery conditions remain subject to confirmation by the current carrier, port operator, agent, customs authority and consignee before shipment execution.