GPFPI Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GPFPI
Anse-bertrand Port is the seaport of Anse-bertrand, in the city of Anse-bertrandin Guadeloupe. Overseas routes include Others, Port code is GPFPI.
UN/LOCODE GPFPI · Guadeloupe
Anse-Bertrand Port Logistics Overview
Anse-Bertrand is a coastal locality in northern Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, at the coordinates supplied for UN/LOCODE GPFPI: 16.4666667° N, 61.5166667° W. From a freight-forwarding perspective, it should be treated as a local maritime access point rather than automatically assumed to be a container hub or a full-service commercial terminal. The available port record does not identify container, LCL or automotive volumes, and the record marks the location as non-main. Our service team therefore recommends confirming the exact receiving facility, cargo acceptance capability, draft restrictions, handling equipment and customs routing before quoting a port-to-port movement. For regular containerized imports or exports, the practical transport plan may require a feeder, transshipment or road connection through a larger Guadeloupe gateway, subject to carrier and terminal confirmation. Local coastal conditions, limited handling resources and inter-island sailing schedules can materially affect planning.
| Port name | Anse-Bertrand |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GPFPI |
| Country / territory | Guadeloupe |
| Location | Anse-Bertrand, Grande-Terre |
| Coordinates | 16.4666667° N, 61.5166667° W |
| Record classification | Area: Other · Main port: No |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Do not assume quay cranes, reach stackers, reefer plugs, empty-container depots or regular FCL/LCL receiving windows at Anse-Bertrand. Our service team will verify the nominated facility before booking.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: Small coastal or local maritime facilities may be more relevant to limited general cargo movements than to standardized deep-sea container operations. Lifting capacity, safe working load and quay access require case-by-case confirmation.
- Storage and consolidation: Warehouse, bonded-storage, cargo inspection and consolidation availability should be confirmed with the appointed local operator; avoid dispatching cargo before written acceptance.
- Road collection and delivery: Grande-Terre road delivery is feasible in principle, but vehicle dimensions, turning space, delivery appointments and last-mile access must be checked for the consignee and actual landing point.
- Rail connection: No rail-based inland plan should be assumed. The working inland mode is road transport, potentially combined with a larger gateway elsewhere in Guadeloupe.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- Likely network structure: International cargo will commonly require a mainline or regional service into a larger Caribbean gateway, followed by feeder, local maritime transfer or road connection, depending on the confirmed delivery point.
- Trade directions: Planning may involve Europe–Caribbean, North America–Caribbean and inter-island movements, but actual port rotation, transshipment point, carrier acceptance and equipment availability must be checked per shipment.
- Transit-time variables: The main risks are missed transshipment connections, limited sailing frequency, weather disruption, equipment imbalance, customs release and the availability of local handling resources.
- Planning standard: Our service team quotes transit on the confirmed carrier schedule and routing, with separate allowance for transshipment, customs, last-mile delivery and possible weather-related disruption. No fixed transit time should be promised from the GPFPI code alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Anse-Bertrand and northern Grande-Terre are the immediate service area; final delivery planning should be based on the consignee’s exact address rather than the port code alone.
- Local consumption cargo: General consumer goods, building materials, packaged supplies and small commercial consignments may require road delivery after entry through a suitable Guadeloupe gateway.
- Agricultural and food-related cargo: Regional agricultural supply chains may generate time-sensitive or controlled cargo. Packaging, temperature requirements, sanitary documents and delivery appointments should be reviewed before booking.
- Oversized and project cargo: Heavy or long pieces require an early route survey covering road width, bridge limits, turning areas, lifting equipment and the receiving site.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs and acceptance: The GPFPI code does not establish a universal CY cut-off or terminal gate schedule. Obtain the confirmed carrier, feeder or local facility cut-off in writing; document cut-off, VGM deadline and cargo-receiving address separately.
- Customs and import procedure: Confirm whether cargo is entering Guadeloupe directly or moving through another gateway under a subsequent domestic or regional leg. Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any applicable permits must match the actual customs route.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing certificate and emergency contact before acceptance. Do not assume that a local landing point can receive every IMO class.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or other authority inspection may require cargo to be moved to an approved inspection location. Keep the consignee, broker, carrier and delivery contractor aligned before cargo arrival.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, HS classification, temperature requirement and final delivery address before requesting a quotation.
- Ask our service team to validate the actual gateway, receiving facility, equipment type, transshipment plan and local delivery restrictions before cargo is packed or trucked.
- For fragile, refrigerated, dangerous or oversized cargo, provide photos, technical specifications and handling instructions early; use packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible transshipment.
- Keep a contingency option available through a larger Guadeloupe gateway when the local facility cannot confirm container handling, storage, customs inspection or suitable lifting equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a standard FCL shipment directly to GPFPI?
Not on the code alone. Our service team must first confirm the accepting carrier or local facility, equipment availability, receiving instructions and whether a larger Guadeloupe gateway is required.
Is GPFPI a suitable substitute for Guadeloupe’s main commercial gateway?
It should not be treated as an automatic substitute. For regular container, LCL or project cargo, we compare the confirmed facility capability and road-delivery plan with options through a larger commercial gateway.
How should I calculate the transit time?
Use the confirmed ocean or inter-island schedule plus transshipment, customs, cargo release and final-mile allowances. Sailing frequency and weather can change the result, so a fixed promise should not be made from GPFPI alone.
Can dangerous goods be delivered to Anse-Bertrand?
Only after the carrier, receiving facility and relevant authorities accept the specific commodity and packaging. Provide complete DG documentation before booking and maintain a fallback routing if local acceptance is unavailable.
What information is required for a quotation?
Provide origin, exact consignee address, commodity, HS code, package details, weight and volume, container type, DG or temperature status, cargo readiness date and any required delivery or customs service.
Data Sources & Provenance
The UN/LOCODE, name, country, coordinates, classification and supplied FCL/LCL/automotive indicators on this page are based on the port record provided for GPFPI. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as planning guidance and require confirmation with the nominated carrier, facility, customs broker and local delivery provider.
For regulatory and territorial verification, our service team refers to official public information from douane.gouv.fr, guadeloupe.gouv.fr and statistical information from insee.fr. These sources support customs, government and statistical context; they do not by themselves confirm berth availability, equipment, sailing frequency, local cut-offs, charges or acceptance of a particular shipment at GPFPI.
Carrier schedules, terminal instructions, dangerous-goods acceptance, inspection arrangements and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive and must be revalidated for each booking.