GPPPE Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of GPPPE
Pointe A Pitre Port is the major seaport of Pointe-à-pitre, in the city of Pointe-à-pitrein France. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GPPPE.
Port Overview
Pointe-à-Pitre, identified by UN/LOCODE GPPPE, is a maritime gateway in Guadeloupe, France, serving the central Caribbean and the commercial area around Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre. It is a seaport with container, general-cargo and regional distribution functions rather than a mainland French gateway. For our forwarding team, the port is most relevant for full-container movements, Caribbean feeder connections, imports for Guadeloupe and exports of locally sourced products. Customs, tax and document treatment must be checked separately from mainland France because Guadeloupe has a distinct overseas customs and fiscal operating environment.
| Item | Verified input |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GPPPE |
| Port name | POINTE A PITRE |
| City | Pointe-à-Pitre |
| Country / territory | France / Guadeloupe |
| Database service indicator | FCL: 1; LCL: 0; AUT: 0 |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Containerized imports and exports can be planned through the port’s commercial container chain, with the final terminal, equipment type and acceptance window confirmed through the carrier or local agent.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery and other non-containerized cargo may require prior review of dimensions, lifting method, stowage, permits and discharge arrangements.
- Ro-Ro and vehicle cargo: Vehicle or rolling-equipment movements require confirmation of the applicable service, securing method, dimensions, fuel or battery status and receiving procedure.
- Storage and delivery coordination: Storage, demurrage, detention and appointment rules are operationally important on an island route; our team confirms the applicable terminal and carrier tariff before release.
- Road connectivity: Local distribution is primarily road-based. Heavy-load access, delivery time windows, bridge or road restrictions and consignee unloading capability should be checked before dispatch.
- Inspection and customs interface: Customs or other regulatory inspection may require document availability, cargo accessibility and additional handling time; release is subject to the relevant authorities and terminal procedures.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical trade logic: International cargo may move through Caribbean regional networks or transshipment hubs before reaching Pointe-à-Pitre. The actual routing depends on origin, carrier network, equipment and space.
- European connections: Cargo from mainland France or other European origins may use a dedicated Caribbean service or a transshipment arrangement. A mainland port call must not be assumed unless shown on the confirmed booking.
- North American and regional cargo: Shipments from North America, neighboring Caribbean islands and Central America may require feeder or hub connections, with additional schedule exposure during transshipment.
- Time-sensitive factors: Vessel connection, port rotation, weather, seasonal capacity, customs examination, equipment imbalance, terminal release and island delivery appointments can materially change the end-to-end transit time.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: Pointe-à-Pitre and the wider Guadeloupe market, including commercial, retail, food-service, construction and public-sector supply chains on the main islands.
- Inbound cargo: Common planning categories include food and consumer goods, packaged products, building materials, machinery, spare parts, commercial equipment and temperature-sensitive commodities, subject to import controls.
- Outbound cargo: Agricultural and food products, manufactured or processed goods and regional redistribution cargo may move in containers or other suitable equipment, depending on shipper requirements.
- Island distribution: Cargo destined for Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre or other Guadeloupe locations should be quoted with the complete local delivery leg, unloading method and any inter-island arrangement rather than as port-only freight.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, verified gross mass submission, shipping instructions, customs filing and terminal gate-in deadlines vary by carrier and sailing. Our team obtains the written cut-off before cargo dispatch and allows contingency for island transport.
- Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details, container packing information and emergency contact data. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be secured before loading.
- Customs and fiscal documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information, permits and any required import or export declarations must be consistent. Guadeloupe treatment should be verified with the responsible customs representative rather than copied from a mainland-France file.
- Inspection and delivery: Cargo may be selected for customs or other controls. Our team advises keeping the consignee available, preparing clear cargo descriptions and reserving enough time for possible examination, storage and final-mile appointment changes.
Shipping Tips
- Request the booking early and provide origin, final delivery location, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, equipment requirement and any temperature or hazardous-goods detail at quotation stage.
- Use packaging suitable for humid marine conditions and extended handling. Protect cartons, machinery and corrosion-sensitive components against moisture, movement and repeated transfer.
- Send accurate shipping instructions and customs data before the carrier cut-off. Product descriptions should be specific enough for tariff classification and regulatory review; avoid vague terms such as “parts” or “general goods.”
- For urgent or irregular cargo, our service team compares direct regional options, transshipment alternatives, FCL versus consolidated solutions and port-to-door delivery constraints before confirming the transport plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GPPPE the same as a mainland French port shipment?
No. GPPPE is Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe. Although Guadeloupe is French territory, customs, VAT and import-tax handling can differ from mainland France. Our team checks the applicable treatment for the commodity, origin and consignee before filing.
Can our team quote LCL cargo to Pointe-à-Pitre?
The supplied port record shows FCL availability and an LCL indicator of 0. LCL feasibility therefore requires case-by-case confirmation with the current consolidator or carrier. If no suitable consolidation is available, we review FCL, regional consolidation or an alternative routing.
How early should cargo be delivered for loading?
There is no single port-wide cut-off that applies to every sailing. The carrier’s booking confirmation controls the documentation, VGM and terminal gate-in deadlines. Our team confirms these dates and builds additional time for local trucking, inspection or transshipment risk.
What information is required for dangerous goods?
Provide the complete regulated-goods description, UN number, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packaging and safety documentation before booking. Acceptance remains subject to the carrier, terminal and applicable maritime dangerous-goods rules.
Can the port quote include delivery beyond Pointe-à-Pitre?
Yes. Our service team can assess port-to-door delivery within Guadeloupe when the consignee address, vehicle access, unloading equipment, delivery window and cargo dimensions are supplied. Island road restrictions and local appointments may affect the final plan.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, port name, country, city and database service indicators are taken from the supplied port record for GPPPE. Operational descriptions are presented as qualified logistics guidance and require confirmation against the current booking, terminal, carrier and customs instructions.
- Port authority and port infrastructure reference: guadeloupe.port.fr
- French customs and overseas customs information: douane.gouv.fr
- European Union customs and taxation reference: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
Schedules, cut-offs, equipment, cargo acceptance, inspection requirements, charges and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies them with the relevant carrier, port operator, customs representative and consignee before execution.