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GFSLM Saint-laurent-du-maroni Port
Saint-laurent-du-maroni Port is the seaport of Saint-laurent-du-maroni, in the city of Saint-laurent-du-maroniin French guiana. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is GFSLM.

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Port Code

GFSLM

Name

Saint-laurent-du-maroni

Country / Region

French guiana

City

Saint-laurent-du-maroni

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

5.5000000

Longitude

54.0333333

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Port Overview

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (UN/LOCODE: GFSLM) is a river-port location on the Maroni River in French Guiana, near the border with Suriname. The supplied port record places it at approximately 5.5000000° N, 54.0333333° W. Its logistics profile is more closely related to regional river, coastal and project-cargo movements than to a major ocean container hub. Our service team treats GFSLM as a port requiring voyage-specific confirmation of vessel access, cargo-handling capability, draft, tides and inland delivery arrangements before booking.

UN/LOCODE	GFSLM
Port / city	Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Country / territory	French Guiana
Coordinates in supplied data	5.5000000° N, 54.0333333° W
Platform service indicators	FCL: 0 \| LCL: 0 \| Air: 0 \| Main port flag: 0

Key Highlights

River-port operating profileMaroni River access means vessel suitability, draught, tidal conditions and local navigation restrictions must be confirmed for each sailing.

Limited hub functionThe supplied database does not list FCL, LCL or air services for GFSLM; containerized cargo may require routing through another confirmed gateway.

Cross-border sensitivityMovements involving Suriname require separate checks for customs territory, import status, documentation and inland handover responsibility.

Plan-led cargo handlingBreakbulk, construction materials, machinery and local supply cargo should be arranged only after confirming lifting, storage and delivery resources.

Facilities & Services

Water access: The location is associated with the Maroni River; navigational access and permissible vessel dimensions should be verified with the nominated local operator before accepting cargo.
Container operations: No dedicated FCL or LCL service is identified in the supplied platform data. Do not assume availability of quay cranes, reefer points, empty-container depots or regular container storage.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Handling of machinery, steel, building materials or oversized units is possible only subject to a confirmed berth, mobile lifting equipment, working area and safe access plan.
Warehousing and yard capacity: Local storage, transloading, customs-controlled space and truck access must be booked and confirmed individually; capacity should not be inferred from the port name alone.
Road and river collection: Final delivery may involve local road transport, river craft or a cross-border arrangement. Our service team confirms the complete door-to-port or port-to-door chain before release.

Routes & Transit Times

Ocean cargo: Do not presume a scheduled direct container service to GFSLM. Depending on cargo type and carrier acceptance, routing may require a transshipment or an alternative French Guiana gateway followed by local delivery.
Regional movements: Maroni River and nearby Suriname-related logistics can be relevant for local or regional cargo, but cross-border routing requires a separately confirmed customs and transport plan.
Transit-time drivers: Actual timing is affected by vessel nomination, river level and tides, weather, cargo-handling availability, transshipment connections, customs inspection and truck or barge capacity.
Quotation practice: Our service team provides a firm routing and transit estimate only after confirming the port call, equipment, cargo dimensions, delivery point and applicable border procedures.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and the western French Guiana corridor, with potential regional links across the Maroni subject to border and transport controls.
Typical cargo profile: Construction materials, machinery, maintenance supplies, general provisions, agricultural inputs and project-related breakbulk may be more suitable than routine high-volume container flows.
Oversized cargo: Dimensions, axle loads, lifting points and route geometry should be checked before shipment; local road access can be more restrictive than the ocean leg.
Containerized cargo: For standard FCL, LCL or temperature-controlled cargo, our team first compares the total landed cost and operational reliability of alternative gateways and onward transport.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Local port, vessel and documentation cut-offs may differ from those of a conventional container terminal. Obtain written confirmation of cargo readiness, gate-in, loading and document deadlines for the nominated sailing.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, safety data and packing certificate before acceptance. River-port handling and local storage approval must be checked separately.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs classification and any required authorisations must match the physical cargo. French Guiana procedures should be reviewed with the responsible customs broker.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or other regulatory inspections can affect release time. Keep the consignee, broker, trucker and any cross-border party aligned on who pays duties, arranges clearance and takes custody after discharge.

Operational status, port acceptance, navigation conditions, handling equipment, local charges and regulatory requirements are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, commodity, HS code, dangerous-goods status, delivery address and required delivery date before requesting a route.
For machinery and project cargo, provide lifting drawings, centre-of-gravity details, lashing points and photos; obtain a written handling plan before dispatching the unit.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and secure cargo for river and transshipment exposure. Mark packages clearly with consignee details, handling instructions and package numbers.
For regular containers or LCL, compare a confirmed alternative gateway with onward road or river transport rather than assuming that GFSLM offers a standard container-terminal service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a standard FCL or LCL shipment directly to GFSLM?

The supplied platform record shows no listed FCL or LCL service. Our service team will verify carrier acceptance and local handling first, then compare an alternative gateway with onward delivery where necessary.

Is GFSLM a conventional deep-sea container hub?

It should not be treated as one without a confirmed port call. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has a river-port setting, so vessel draught, river conditions, berth access and available equipment require shipment-specific verification.

What information is needed for project cargo?

Provide dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packaging, cargo value, delivery location and any dangerous-goods details. Our team then checks vessel suitability, lifting arrangements, storage and inland route constraints.

Does cargo moving across the Maroni automatically follow French Guiana procedures?

No. A cross-border movement may involve separate customs, import, tax, transport and handover requirements. The responsible broker and consignee must confirm the applicable procedure before dispatch.

How should transit time be quoted?

Use a conditional estimate until the vessel, handling point, transshipment plan, customs route and final delivery resources are confirmed. Weather, river conditions, inspection and local capacity can materially change the schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity and coordinates	Supplied GFSLM port master data: UN/LOCODE, port name, territory, city, coordinates and platform service indicators.
Customs and regulatory reference	douane.gouv.fr — official French customs information; final treatment depends on the cargo, consignee and declared movement.
French Guiana public administration reference	guyane.gouv.fr — official government services portal for local administrative information.
Verification boundary	Port calls, navigation restrictions, berth access, handling equipment, storage, cut-offs, charges, customs release and transit times are operational variables. Our service team confirms them with the nominated carrier, local operator, broker and transport providers before booking.