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KNBAS Basseterre Port
Basseterre Port is the major seaport of Basseterre, in the city of Basseterrein St.kitts and nevis. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is KNBAS.

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Port Code

KNBAS

Name

Basseterre

Country / Region

St.kitts and nevis

City

Basseterre

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

17.2894841

Longitude

-62.7180672

Est. Unit Price

$325/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Basseterre Port, UN/LOCODE KNBAS, is the principal maritime gateway of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is located on the southwest side of St. Kitts, around a sandy bay, and serves both commercial and passenger traffic. The port’s logistics role is closely associated with sugar exports while also supporting bulk, breakbulk, container, Ro-Ro and general cargo through the St. Kitts Deep Water Port area. Main inbound commodities include general cargo, petroleum products, LPG, cement and construction materials; outbound cargo includes sugar, molasses, soft drinks and concrete blocks. Our platform treats Basseterre as an island-port operation where transshipment planning, vessel-window confirmation and local delivery coordination are essential.

Port code	KNBAS
Port / city	BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port type	Commercial seaport with passenger, bulk, breakbulk, container, Ro-Ro and general-cargo functions
Geographic position	Southwest St. Kitts; coordinates in the supplied port record: 17.2894841, -62.7180672
Recorded operating indicators	Approximately 270,000 tonnes of annual cargo and about 1,150 vessel calls in the supplied port record; these figures should not be treated as current capacity commitments
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum recorded vessel length 360 m, draught 9.3 m and deadweight 20,294 t; acceptance remains subject to the actual berth, vessel, tide and port approval

Key Highlights

Island gateway: Basseterre handles national import flows for St. Kitts, with onward distribution dependent on local road transport and island delivery arrangements.
Mixed cargo profile: The port combines commercial cargo with significant passenger-vessel activity, so berth availability and working windows may vary by season.
Commodity sensitivity: Petroleum products, LPG, cement, building materials and sugar require advance review of dangerous-goods, bulk-cargo and handling documentation.
Transshipment dependency: For containerized cargo, the practical routing may involve an overseas hub or regional relay; the actual carrier string and connection must be confirmed before booking.
Vessel suitability: The recorded vessel dimensions are reference indicators rather than automatic acceptance criteria; our service team verifies restrictions against the nominated vessel and voyage.

Facilities & Services

Container cargo: Containerized imports and exports can be arranged subject to the selected carrier’s equipment availability, terminal acceptance and confirmed sailing connection.
Bulk and breakbulk: The port profile includes bulk and breakbulk activity, relevant to sugar, molasses, cement, construction materials and other project or commodity shipments.
Ro-Ro and general cargo: Vehicle, machinery and palletized or packaged cargo may require carrier-specific loading instructions, lashing details and pre-advice.
Passenger-port interface: Passenger-vessel calls form a material part of the recorded traffic mix. Cargo planning should therefore avoid assuming continuous berth or gate availability.
Island haulage: Inland collection and delivery are primarily coordinated through local road transport. Vehicle dimensions, delivery address, unloading equipment and access conditions should be checked before dispatch.
Operational confirmation: Our service team obtains the applicable terminal instructions, receiving window, handling limits, documentation requirements and local charges from the carrier or port-side representative before execution.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Cargo from North America, Europe, Asia and other origins may move through a Caribbean or North American transshipment hub before reaching KNBAS. The available routing depends on the carrier’s current network and equipment position.
FCL and LCL planning: Full-container shipments may use a direct regional leg or relay service, while LCL cargo normally requires consolidation, deconsolidation and a final island delivery arrangement. Neither direct service nor a fixed sailing frequency should be assumed.
Transit-time variables: Schedule reliability can be affected by transshipment connection, feeder-vessel space, weather, port congestion, passenger-vessel priorities, customs release and local delivery capacity.
Our quotation practice: Our platform provides a routing estimate only after confirming origin, cargo type, dimensions, ready date, delivery location and the currently offered carrier schedule. The final transit time is subject to booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The principal hinterland is St. Kitts, with Basseterre functioning as the main commercial distribution point. Shipments for Nevis or other islands require a separately confirmed inter-island transfer plan.
Import cargo: General merchandise, petroleum products, LPG, cement, steel and other building materials are consistent with the port’s recorded import profile.
Export cargo: Sugar and molasses are prominent traditional export commodities, alongside soft drinks, concrete blocks and other locally produced or processed cargo.
Project and industrial shipments: Machinery, vehicles, construction equipment and oversized cargo require advance checks on vessel acceptance, lifting or rolling arrangements, road access and unloading capability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, terminal receiving cut-off, documentation cut-off and verified gross mass submission may differ. Our service team confirms each deadline for the nominated sailing instead of relying on a generic port schedule.
Dangerous goods: LPG, petroleum products, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packaging and safety documentation. Acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin documents and any applicable import approvals should be consistent. Customs examination, documentary review or release delays may affect delivery timing.
Delivery constraints: For heavy, long or high cargo, our team checks truck suitability, road access, unloading arrangements, consignee availability and any local permit requirement before arranging the final move.

Shipping Tips

Book early for fixed dates: Submit the ready date, cargo dimensions, weight, commodity and delivery address early, particularly for project cargo, dangerous goods or cargo linked to a construction schedule.
Keep routing options open: Ask our platform to compare available regional transshipment combinations rather than selecting a route solely by nominal transit time.
Prepare cargo information precisely: Provide container packing details, package marks, HS classification, gross weight, dimensions, temperature requirements and dangerous-goods declarations where applicable.
Plan the last mile before sailing: Confirm customs broker authorization, consignee receiving hours, truck access, unloading equipment and any inter-island requirement before the container or vehicle is dispatched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment use a direct sailing to Basseterre?

Not necessarily. Service availability depends on the carrier, origin, equipment position and current network. Our service team checks whether the proposed booking is direct, feeder-connected or transshipment-based and records the confirmed routing.

Is Basseterre suitable for containers, bulk cargo and vehicles?

The supplied port profile includes container, bulk, breakbulk, Ro-Ro and general-cargo activity. Actual acceptance depends on the nominated vessel, cargo specification, terminal instructions, equipment and booking approval.

What documents are normally needed for an import shipment?

Typical documents include the bill of lading or sea waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and customs information. Cargo-specific permits, origin documents, dangerous-goods paperwork or import approvals may also apply; our team confirms the final list by commodity and consignee.

How should LPG, fuel or other dangerous cargo be booked?

Send the complete dangerous-goods description before booking. The carrier and relevant port-side parties must approve the cargo, packaging, declaration and handling plan before the shipment is delivered to the terminal.

Can the recorded 9.3 m draught or 360 m vessel length be used as a booking guarantee?

No. These are maximum recorded indicators in the supplied port data, not universal operating limits. Vessel acceptance is subject to the actual berth, tide, navigation conditions, port approval, cargo plan and carrier confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, cargo profile, vessel-call indicators and recorded vessel parameters in this module are based primarily on the supplied KNBAS port record. Figures described as “recorded” or “approximately” are reference information and may not represent current berth limits, annual capacity or a guaranteed service level.

UN/LOCODE conventions may be cross-checked through the official United Nations Economic Commission for Europe domain: unece.org. Carrier schedules, terminal receiving windows, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs procedures, local charges and delivery conditions are time-sensitive; our platform verifies those items with the relevant carrier, terminal, authorities or local partners before confirming an operational plan.

No specific sailing frequency, carrier commitment, berth availability, terminal opening time, tariff, customs release period or guaranteed transit time is stated where it requires current voyage-level confirmation.