GFLCY Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GFLCY
Ouanary Port is the seaport of Ouanary, in the city of Ouanaryin French guiana. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is GFLCY.
Port Overview
Ouanary, identified by UN/LOCODE GFLCY, is located in French Guiana at approximately 4.2166667° N and 51.6666667° W. It is best treated as a small, remote riverine or local landing point rather than as a conventional container gateway. The location is associated with the Ouanary settlement in eastern French Guiana, close to the Oyapock river environment and the Brazilian border region. For international cargo planning, our service team uses GFLCY as a location reference that requires operational confirmation before booking. The supplied platform record lists no FCL, LCL or vehicle service entries, so shippers should not assume the presence of container terminals, regular liner calls, customs facilities, storage yards or fixed cargo-handling equipment at the site. Ocean freight normally requires a confirmed gateway, transshipment arrangement and onward local delivery plan.
| Reference item | Verified input value | Planning implication |
|---|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GFLCY | Use exactly in quotations, shipping instructions and routing checks. |
| Location | Ouanary, French Guiana | Remote local-point planning; confirm the actual receiving point before cargo release. |
| Coordinates | 4.2166667° N, 51.6666667° W | Reference coordinates supplied in the platform port database. |
| Platform service records | FCL 0; LCL 0; vehicle 0 | Do not interpret GFLCY as a standard container or roll-on/roll-off gateway without local confirmation. |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
GFLCY should not be presented as having standard terminal infrastructure unless a local operator confirms it for the specific shipment. Our service team separates the following planning elements:
- Container handling: No container terminal, quay crane, empty-depot service or regular FCL/LCL handling should be assumed from the supplied record.
- Landing and transfer: Small-craft, river landing or direct-to-receiver arrangements may be relevant, subject to water level, berth access, cargo dimensions and local equipment.
- Storage: Temporary storage, bonded storage, reefer plugs and controlled cargo facilities require advance confirmation; cargo should not be dispatched without an identified receiving location.
- Customs and inspection: The applicable customs office and inspection location must be confirmed according to the chosen international gateway and final delivery route.
- Inland connectivity: Road access, river access, vehicle size, ferry or barge availability and last-mile handling can vary; our team verifies these conditions shipment by shipment.
Routes & Transit Times
- International routing: Containerized cargo is generally planned through a confirmed French Guiana or neighboring regional gateway, followed by an onward local movement to Ouanary. The exact gateway depends on carrier acceptance, cargo type and final delivery requirements.
- Regional connection: Cargo linked to eastern French Guiana or the Oyapock border area may require a local river or road interface rather than a direct ocean-port delivery.
- Transit-time control: No fixed GFLCY sailing schedule or guaranteed transit time should be quoted. Transshipment availability, cargo consolidation, river levels, weather, customs processing and last-mile equipment can materially change the timeline.
- Operational confirmation: Our team obtains a carrier or local-agent acceptance, a receiving-point confirmation and a complete handover plan before committing to a delivery estimate.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: The practical hinterland is the Ouanary locality and nearby eastern French Guiana communities, with cross-border relevance around the Oyapock area. The exact delivery boundary must be confirmed by address and access method.
- Typical cargo profile: Small consignments, provisions, construction supplies, maintenance materials, household goods and project-related supplies may be more suitable than large-volume container flows.
- Equipment-sensitive cargo: Oversized pieces, machinery, generators, boats, batteries and temperature-sensitive goods require a handling survey before acceptance.
- Consolidation: LCL may require deconsolidation at a confirmed regional gateway rather than at GFLCY itself. Our team checks packaging, transfer points and final-mile liability before consolidation.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: GFLCY-specific terminal cut-off times should not be assumed. The relevant cut-off may be set by the ocean gateway, feeder operator, barge or local carrier; our team confirms each leg separately.
- Dangerous goods: Batteries, fuels, chemicals, aerosols, paints and other regulated cargo require accurate UN numbers, proper shipping names, packing groups, safety data and carrier approval before dispatch. Remote handling limitations may lead to rejection.
- Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, origin information and any required import authorization must be consistent across all legs. French customs requirements should be checked with douane.gouv.fr.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs inspection, cargo release and local delivery arrangements may occur at a gateway or designated control point rather than at Ouanary. Cargo should not move onward until the release and handover sequence is clear.
Shipping Tips
- Provide the complete consignee address, contact person, telephone number, cargo dimensions, gross weight and unloading conditions before requesting a quotation.
- Ask our service team to quote the international gateway-to-Ouanary movement as separate transport legs, including transshipment, local handling, customs responsibility and final-mile delivery.
- Use water-resistant packaging and robust unitization for river or open-air transfers; protect labels from humidity and ensure each package can be handled without standard container-terminal equipment.
- For urgent, oversized or regulated cargo, obtain a written local acceptance and keep a confirmed alternative gateway or delivery method available before cargo departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a standard FCL shipment directly to GFLCY?
Our platform record contains no FCL service entry for GFLCY. We first verify carrier acceptance and normally develop a gateway-plus-onward-delivery plan rather than assuming direct container discharge at Ouanary.
Does GFLCY have a regular ocean liner schedule?
A regular direct liner schedule should not be assumed. Our team checks the available gateway, transshipment connection and local transport before providing a routing indication.
Where will customs clearance take place?
The clearance location depends on the selected import route, cargo status and customs instructions. It may be linked to the international gateway or another designated control point; our team confirms this before shipment release.
Is dangerous-goods cargo acceptable?
Acceptance is not automatic. The shipper must provide complete dangerous-goods documentation and receive approval from every relevant carrier and local handling party. Remote landing limitations can impose additional restrictions.
What information is required for a quotation?
Send the cargo description, package count, dimensions, gross weight, value, HS code where available, dangerous-goods status, consignee address and unloading conditions. These details allow our service team to test the gateway and final-mile feasibility.
Data Sources & Provenance
The UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates and platform service-record values in this module are taken directly from the supplied GFLCY port dataset. No berth count, channel depth, terminal capacity, annual throughput, carrier schedule, tariff, opening hours or transit time has been inferred as a verified port statistic.
- Regulatory verification: French customs procedures and import-control information should be checked through douane.gouv.fr.
- Regional administrative verification: Public administrative information for French Guiana may be checked through guyane.gouv.fr.
- Verification boundary: Local landing access, navigation conditions, receiving facilities, customs routing and transport availability remain shipment-specific and must be confirmed by our service team and the appointed local operators.