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KNCHA Charlestown(nevis) Port
Charlestown(nevis) Port is the major seaport of Charlestown(nevis), in the city of Charlestown(nevis)in St.kitts and nevis. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is KNCHA.

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Port Code

KNCHA

Name

Charlestown(nevis)

Country / Region

St.kitts and nevis

City

Charlestown(nevis)

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

17.1333333

Longitude

-62.6166667

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Port Overview

Charlestown Port (KNCHA) is a small island seaport on the west coast of Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis. Our platform classifies it as an island coastal port with lighter-assisted cargo operations rather than a conventional high-volume container gateway. Vessels normally anchor in approximately 10.0 m of water, while the cargo pier is reported at 7.1–9.1 m (26–30 ft). Cargo is loaded or discharged by lighters rated at approximately 6–15 t. The recorded vessel envelope reaches 122 m in length, 5.4 m in draught and 8,200 t deadweight. Passenger vessels represent about 67% of recorded calls and sailing vessels about 33%, indicating that berth availability, anchorage coordination and small-lot handling should be assessed before booking.

UN/LOCODE	KNCHA
Port / City	CHARLESTOWN (NEVIS) / Charlestown
Country / Region	St. Kitts and Nevis / Central and South America
Coordinates	17.1333333° N, 62.6166667° W
Operating profile	Anchorage and cargo-pier operations with lighter transfer; actual acceptance is subject to port and carrier confirmation.

Key Highlights

Lighter-dependent cargo handling: the supplied port record identifies 6–15 t lighters for loading and discharge, so cargo planning differs from a standard alongside container terminal.
Draft and vessel-size sensitivity: the recorded maximum draught is 5.4 m and maximum vessel length is 122 m; every booking should be checked against the vessel’s actual particulars.
Passenger-oriented calling pattern: the recorded call mix is approximately 67% passenger vessels and 33% sailing vessels, which may affect operational windows and coordination.
Island logistics: transshipment, feeder availability, weather and inter-island connections can influence total transit time more than the ocean leg alone.
No assumed container infrastructure: our service team does not assume quay cranes, dedicated container yards, rail access or regular FCL/LCL services without written confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Anchorage: the supplied particulars report anchorage in approximately 10.0 m of water. Anchorage approval and working conditions must be reconfirmed for each call.
Cargo pier: the reported water depth is 7.1–9.1 m (26–30 ft). Berth suitability depends on vessel draught, tide, weather and the port’s current operational instructions.
Lighter operations: cargo transfer is reported through lighters of approximately 6–15 t capacity. Our team will verify cargo dimensions, lifting points, stowage and the number of lighter movements required.
Container handling: dedicated quay-crane, reach-stacker, reefer-plug and empty-container services are not assumed. Container acceptance, equipment and handling arrangements require carrier or local-agent confirmation.
Storage and inspection: bonded storage, customs inspection space, open-yard capacity and cargo dwell limits should be confirmed before dispatch; shippers should not route cargo on the assumption of extended port storage.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: cargo for Nevis may require a regional Caribbean transshipment or feeder connection before the final island leg. The exact gateway and carrier sequence depend on the origin, equipment and booking acceptance.
Time drivers: transshipment connection, vessel space, lighter availability, weather, anchorage conditions, customs release and inter-island transfer coordination can materially change the door-to-door schedule.
No fixed transit promise: our platform provides a planning estimate only after checking the current carrier routing, port acceptance and destination delivery arrangement; sailing schedules and transit times remain subject to actual confirmation.
Oversized or project cargo: cargo exceeding lighter capacity or normal lifting arrangements may require a dedicated vessel, barge, special handling plan or an alternative regional port.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Charlestown and the island of Nevis form the practical delivery area. Final-mile distribution is island-based and should be planned around local road access, delivery equipment and consignee receiving hours.
Likely cargo profile: island supply cargo may include packaged consumer goods, food and beverage products, building materials, maintenance supplies, small machinery and tourism-related provisions, subject to import controls and carrier acceptance.
Project and heavy cargo: machinery, construction units and long-length pieces require advance confirmation of lifting points, package weight, dimensions, road access and lighter stability.
Reefer and sensitive goods: temperature-controlled or time-critical cargo needs written confirmation of power, monitoring, handling and contingency arrangements before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: do not apply a generic terminal CY cut-off to KNCHA. Our service team will obtain the carrier’s documentation deadline, cargo-receiving point, lighter schedule and final port instructions in writing.
Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, cargo description, weights and dimensions must be consistent. Import permits, certificates of origin and product-specific approvals may be required according to cargo and destination rules.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and signed declaration before booking. Acceptance, segregation, lighter transfer and emergency procedures must be confirmed case by case.
Inspection and delivery: customs examination, release timing, port handling and final-mile delivery should be coordinated before cargo arrival. Unclear cargo descriptions or incomplete documents can cause avoidable island-side delays.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, lifting points and photographs before requesting a firm handling plan, especially for breakbulk or project cargo.
Use seaworthy packaging suitable for repeated lifting and possible lighter transfer. Protect cargo against spray, humidity and unstable movement during inter-island handling.
Reserve space early and request written confirmation of the actual gateway, transshipment sequence, equipment type, destination acceptance and documentation cut-off.
For cargo that exceeds the reported lighter capability or vessel envelope, ask our team to compare a dedicated project-cargo solution or an alternative Caribbean gateway before cargo is packed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can KNCHA be treated as a regular container terminal?

Not without confirmation. The supplied particulars emphasize anchorage and lighter-assisted cargo handling. Our team verifies whether the selected carrier can accept FCL, LCL, reefer or special equipment for the requested sailing.

What vessel limitations should be checked first?

Check actual length, draught and cargo deadweight against the reported reference limits of 122 m, 5.4 m and 8,200 t. These figures are planning references, not a blanket clearance for every call.

How should heavy or oversized cargo be arranged?

Provide a packing drawing, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points and final delivery address. Our service team will seek confirmation of lighter capacity, lifting method, weather restrictions and road access.

Is a fixed transit time available?

No. Transit depends on the selected regional gateway, transshipment connection, vessel space, weather, customs release and island delivery coordination. We quote a planning range only after the routing is confirmed.

What is the main documentation risk?

Inconsistent cargo descriptions, weights, dimensions or dangerous-goods information can delay carrier acceptance and destination release. Submit complete documents to our team before the operational cut-off.

Data Sources & Provenance

The hard particulars in this module—UN/LOCODE KNCHA, port name, country, city, coordinates, reported anchorage depth, cargo-pier depth, lighter capacity, vessel-size references and recorded vessel-type proportions—are based on the supplied KNCHA port record. Our platform treats these as planning data and requires current carrier, port or local-agent confirmation before a binding booking or operational commitment.

For administrative and national-government verification, consult gov.kn. This domain is provided as a government reference point; it is not used to infer unverified berth capacity, equipment availability, schedules, charges, customs procedures or transit times.

Operational conditions, navigational limits, handling arrangements, customs requirements and sailing schedules may change. Our service team will confirm the latest applicable instructions for the specific cargo, vessel and shipment date.