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GPGUS Gustavia Port
Gustavia Port is the seaport of Gustavia, in the city of Gustaviain Guadeloupe. Overseas routes include Others, Port code is GPGUS.

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Port Code

GPGUS

Name

Gustavia

Country / Region

Guadeloupe

City

Gustavia

Sea Routes

Others

Type

Latitude

17.8980800

Longitude

-62.8496000

Est. Unit Price

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UN/LOCODE GPGUS · Gustavia · Guadeloupe

Gustavia Port Overview

Gustavia is a small Caribbean seaport on the west coast of Saint Barthélemy, identified in the supplied port record as GPGUS, Gustavia, Guadeloupe. It is a mixed-use port serving cruise vessels, commercial craft, pleasure boats and fishing vessels rather than a large dedicated container gateway. The port’s operational profile is therefore best suited to controlled volumes, project or breakbulk consignments, vehicles, provisions and island-supply cargo, with routing normally dependent on regional transshipment. The supplied record indicates approximately 1,900 TEU, 900 vehicles and 92,000 passengers annually, a maximum draught of 5.4 metres, maximum recorded deadweight of 5,282 tonnes and a maximum recorded vessel length of 238 metres. Our service team treats berth, cargo-handling and sailing details as subject to carrier and port confirmation.

Port code	GPGUS
Coordinates	17.8980800, -62.8496000
Port profile	Small mixed-use island seaport with commercial, cruise, pleasure and fishing activity
Reference limits	Maximum draught 5.4 m; maximum recorded vessel length 238 m; maximum recorded deadweight 5,282 t

Decision points for forwarders

Key Highlights

Island-port constraints

Limited space, draft restrictions and mixed marine traffic make pre-arranged handling essential for commercial cargo.

Feeder-dependent routing

International cargo will commonly require a regional hub or feeder connection; direct-service assumptions should not be made without a carrier quotation.

High yacht and passenger activity

The supplied profile shows a strong sailing-vessel and yacht presence, so berth windows and operational priorities can vary by season.

Vehicle and breakbulk relevance

Vehicles, construction materials, retail replenishment, provisions and other island-supply cargo may be more practical than large-volume FCL programs.

Road-only island distribution

There is no rail-linked hinterland; final delivery depends on local roads, suitable vehicles and receiver access.

Cargo-handling considerations

Facilities & Services

Mixed-use marine access: The port record identifies facilities for cruise, commercial, pleasure and fishing vessels. Commercial working windows must be checked against local marine traffic.
Containerized cargo: The reported annual container volume indicates that container traffic exists, but the port should not be treated as a high-capacity mainline container terminal. Equipment, empty-container availability and lifting arrangements require advance confirmation.
Vehicles and breakbulk: Vehicle movements and island-supply cargo are relevant use cases. Ro-ro acceptance, lashing requirements, discharge method and damage-report procedures should be confirmed before booking.
Storage and staging: Island storage and open-yard capacity may be constrained. Our service team can coordinate short-dwell delivery planning, but cargo should not be dispatched before the receiving party confirms space.
Inland distribution: Final delivery is road-based and may be affected by narrow streets, limited truck access, residential restrictions, weather and receiver opening hours.
Inspection arrangements: Customs or other authority inspections should be planned through the appointed local agent. Inspection location, handling charges and attendance requirements are subject to local confirmation.

Routing strategy

Routes & Transit Times

Typical connection model: International shipments may move through a larger Caribbean gateway and continue by feeder, regional vessel or coordinated local service. The actual hub, transshipment sequence and carrier depend on origin, equipment and sailing availability.
Trade directions: Cargo may be arranged from North America, Europe, the French Caribbean and other Caribbean markets, but coverage, frequency and direct-call status must be confirmed for each shipment.
Transit-time drivers: Transshipment availability, port-call sequencing, weather, seasonal passenger traffic, customs release, equipment repositioning and limited island storage can materially affect the schedule.
Planning standard: Our service team quotes transit time only after checking the origin gateway, intended carrier, connection point, cargo type and delivery address. Published schedules should be treated as estimates until the booking is accepted.

Island supply-chain profile

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

The practical hinterland is the island of Saint Barthélemy, with road delivery from the port to retailers, hospitality businesses, contractors, residences and marine-service providers.

Hospitality and retail supply

Foodstuffs, beverages, furnishings, hotel supplies, consumer goods and seasonal retail replenishment are typical island-supply categories, subject to import controls.

Construction and maintenance

Building materials, fixtures, tools, machinery parts and maintenance supplies may move as containerized, palletized or breakbulk cargo.

Vehicles and marine goods

Vehicles, spare parts, yacht equipment, marine stores and fishing-related supplies fit the port’s mixed commercial and marine profile.

Passenger-season sensitivity

Cruise and yachting activity can influence berth access, local road congestion and delivery timing, particularly during busy seasonal periods.

Risk controls before cargo release

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and booking: GPGUS may involve a feeder or transshipment leg. Obtain the carrier’s confirmed documentation cut-off, cargo cut-off, VGM deadline and gate-in instructions rather than relying on the main-leg schedule.
Dangerous goods: Submit the complete dangerous-goods declaration, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and emergency contact within the carrier’s stated deadline. Acceptance is subject to vessel, equipment and port approval.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, permits and any product-specific documents should be consistent before dispatch. Classification and import requirements must be checked for the destination customs territory.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, seal verification, port handling and local delivery appointments can add time. Our service team should receive the consignee’s full contact details, delivery constraints and unloading requirements before cargo arrival.

Practical recommendations from our service team

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, package type, center of gravity and handling points at quotation stage, especially for vehicles, machinery and out-of-gauge cargo.
Request a complete routing proposal that identifies the transshipment point, equipment type, free-time assumptions, local handling scope and delivery conditions.
Use seaworthy export packaging, moisture protection and clear handling marks. For vehicles, confirm fuel level, battery isolation, keys, alarm status and carrier-specific preparation rules.
Build schedule margin for feeder connections, weather, inspections and local delivery access. Do not position cargo at the origin gateway until the booking and receiving arrangements are confirmed.

Frequently asked operational questions

FAQs

Can our service team arrange a direct mainline container service to GPGUS?: Direct-call availability cannot be assumed for this small mixed-use port. We will check the current carrier network and, where necessary, propose a regional transshipment or feeder solution.
Is GPGUS suitable for standard FCL shipments?: FCL movement may be possible, but equipment supply, lifting capability, storage space and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the specific sailing. Smaller or irregular shipments may require a regional consolidation plan.
What cargo requires the most pre-planning?: Dangerous goods, vehicles, oversized machinery, heavy units, temperature-sensitive products and cargo requiring inspection need early review because vessel, handling and local delivery conditions can be restrictive.
How should we plan delivery after discharge?: Provide the consignee’s address, contact person, unloading equipment, site access restrictions and preferred delivery window. Island road access and local storage should be confirmed before the vessel arrives.
Can the stated draught and vessel limits be used as guaranteed booking specifications?: No. The supplied figures are reference parameters for the port record. Actual acceptance depends on vessel particulars, weather, berth conditions, cargo, pilotage and confirmation from the carrier or local port representative.

Traceability and verification boundary

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country or territory label, city, coordinates, vessel limits and annual activity figures in this module are taken from the supplied GPGUS port record. The record states approximately 1,900 TEU, 900 vehicles and 92,000 passengers annually, maximum draught of 5.4 metres, maximum deadweight of 5,282 tonnes and maximum recorded vessel length of 238 metres.

Operational comments concerning feeder dependence, mixed-use traffic, island delivery, storage constraints and documentation controls are professional planning guidance rather than guaranteed port tariffs, schedules, berth allocations or statutory rules. Our service team will verify current carrier instructions, local-agent requirements, customs procedures, cargo acceptance, cut-offs and delivery conditions before booking.

No unverified berth name, terminal capacity, carrier schedule, tariff, sailing frequency or transit-time commitment is presented as fact.