HTPAP Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of HTPAP
Port Au Prince is the major seaport of Port au prince, in the city of Port au princein Haiti. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is HTPAP.
Port Overview
Port au Prince, identified by UN/LOCODE HTPAP, is the principal maritime gateway serving Haiti’s capital and its surrounding commercial area. As a seaport with container and general-cargo activity, it supports the import-oriented supply chain of the country and connects ocean freight with road-based delivery into the metropolitan area and other Haitian destinations. Our service team treats HTPAP as a planning-sensitive destination: final routing, terminal acceptance, documentation, inland delivery conditions and cargo release arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | HTPAP |
|---|---|
| Port / Country | PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti |
| Chinese name | 太子港 |
| Port type | Seaport serving containerized and general maritime cargo |
| Platform route area | Central and South America |
Key Highlights
- Use the exact destination code HTPAP in the booking request and shipping instructions.
- Separate ocean transit from port handling, customs clearance and final delivery when calculating the customer’s lead time.
- For cargo requiring special handling, obtain carrier and terminal acceptance before equipment or space is committed.
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: FCL and LCL shipments can be arranged subject to the selected carrier, terminal acceptance and available equipment. The actual discharge, storage and pickup arrangements must be confirmed per booking.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or heavy cargo requires advance review of dimensions, lifting points, packaging, vehicle access and terminal handling capability.
- Consolidation: LCL cargo should be booked with complete package details, cargo description and consignee information because consolidation and deconsolidation arrangements can vary by service.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Commercial documents, permits and product information should be ready before arrival to reduce the risk of document holds or examination-related delay.
- Inland delivery: Final delivery is generally road-based. Our team checks truck suitability, delivery location, local access, security requirements and appointment conditions before dispatch.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical trade planning: Shipments from Asia, North America, the Caribbean and other Latin American origins may require a direct sailing or transshipment arrangement, depending on the carrier’s current network.
- Platform reference: The supplied quotation record shows an LCL option from CNDCB, Dachan Bay, at USD 85/cbm, with a stated reference of 38 days after sailing. This is a platform quote record rather than a guaranteed transit commitment and must be reconfirmed before booking.
- Schedule variables: Transshipment connection, port rotation, equipment availability, weather, local operating conditions, customs processing and cargo inspection may change the final transit time.
- Planning method: Our service team provides a shipment-specific ETA only after confirming the origin gateway, carrier service, cargo type, cut-off, transshipment plan and final delivery point.
Service Hinterland
The core hinterland is the Port au Prince metropolitan area, with onward road distribution to other Haitian commercial and population centers subject to route conditions, security assessment and consignee-site accessibility.
Common Cargo Profiles
Import-oriented flows commonly include food and consumer goods, construction materials, machinery, vehicles and spare parts, packaged industrial products, relief supplies and project cargo. The exact commodity mix must be verified against customs and carrier requirements.
Delivery Considerations
Urban congestion, road conditions, local security considerations and limited access at some consignee premises can affect truck selection, delivery appointments and the need for staged or supervised delivery.
Commodity Screening
Food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, batteries, fuels, used equipment and aid-related cargo may require additional permits, product documents, safety information or pre-clearance review.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, warehouse receiving cut-off, VGM submission and document cut-off are service-specific. Our team confirms the applicable deadlines rather than relying on a generic port schedule.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details before booking. DG acceptance must be obtained from the carrier and relevant handling parties.
- Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, importer details, origin information and any commodity-specific permits should be consistent across all records.
- Inspection and release: Customs examination, port holds, missing permits or consignee authorization issues may delay release. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready to respond promptly to requests for clarification.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a firm routing.
- For LCL, use robust export packaging, label every package with the booking reference and consignee information, and avoid combining incompatible or regulated commodities without prior approval.
- For FCL, verify container suitability, cargo securing, VGM data, seal control and the consignee’s ability to receive a full container at the destination.
- For urgent, sensitive or high-value cargo, ask us to compare alternative transshipment points, service combinations, insurance requirements and staged delivery options; availability and acceptance remain subject to confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What destination code should be used for Port au Prince?
Use HTPAP for Port au Prince. Our team also checks that the bill of lading, booking confirmation, commercial documents and delivery instructions use consistent destination information.
Can the platform arrange LCL cargo to HTPAP?
Yes, an LCL quotation record is available in the supplied platform data. The reference is USD 85 per cbm from CNDCB, with a stated 38-day reference after sailing. Price, carrier, consolidation point, cut-off and transit must be reconfirmed for the actual cargo.
Why can the final delivery take longer than the ocean transit?
Ocean transit does not include discharge, customs processing, inspection, document correction, cargo release, truck scheduling or inland delivery. Our team quotes the port-to-door plan separately when the final address and clearance responsibility are known.
What information is needed for dangerous goods?
Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, SDS, package details and container information where applicable. Carrier and handling acceptance must be secured before the shipment is treated as confirmed.
Can a consignee use any truck for inland delivery?
Not necessarily. Truck type, container compatibility, road access, delivery-site restrictions, security arrangements and appointment requirements should be checked before dispatch. Our service team coordinates these details with the consignee or local delivery partner.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, port name, country, city, route classification and platform quotation details in this module are based on the supplied HTPAP port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and require shipment-specific confirmation from the carrier, terminal, customs broker and inland delivery parties.
- UN/LOCODE reference: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, unece.org.
- Platform data: Supplied port record for HTPAP, including the platform’s LCL reference quotation and listing indicators.
- Verification boundary: Current sailing schedules, equipment availability, terminal cut-offs, customs requirements, inspection status, local charges and inland delivery conditions must be verified for each booking.