MFSTM Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of MFSTM
St.maarten Port is the seaport of Saint martin, in the city of Saint martinin San martin. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is MFSTM.
MFSTM — ST. MAARTEN
UN/LOCODE MFSTM refers to Saint Martin in the Caribbean, recorded in the supplied port master data under country code MF. It should not be confused with Sint Maarten, whose country code is SX. For cargo planning, MFSTM is best treated as an island-port destination requiring careful confirmation of the receiving facility, transport mode and final delivery address before booking. The local logistics profile is influenced by limited island capacity, transshipment dependence and inter-island feeder connections. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, destination-agent confirmation, customs-document review and final delivery planning, while all terminal acceptance, sailing connection and cut-off details remain subject to carrier and local-port confirmation.
| Port code | MFSTM |
|---|---|
| Recorded name | ST.MAARTEN |
| Country / territory | San Martin / Saint Martin, code MF |
| Region | Central and South America database region; operationally located in the Caribbean |
| Database FCL/LCL/automotive indicators | 0 / 0 / 0; these are platform records and do not represent port capacity or service availability |
Decision Points for Forwarders
Facility Planning
- Containerized cargo: FCL and LCL acceptance depends on the nominated carrier, local handling agent, equipment position and confirmed receiving facility. Our team verifies these points before issuing final instructions.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery and irregular dimensions require advance review of lifting arrangements, quay access, packing method and discharge restrictions; no handling capability should be assumed without written confirmation.
- Consolidation: LCL cargo is normally planned through a consolidation warehouse or regional hub selected by the carrier or forwarder. Cut-off, deconsolidation and destination charges must be confirmed separately.
- Customs and inspection: Customs documentation and any examination process are handled under the applicable local and French customs framework where relevant. Our service team coordinates document readiness with the destination agent.
- Road delivery: Island trucking is sensitive to vehicle size, road geometry, delivery windows and site access. A pre-delivery survey is advisable for heavy, long or high cargo.
Routing and Schedule Logic
- Common planning directions may include North America, Europe, the wider Caribbean and regional Latin American origins, subject to the carrier’s current network and cargo type.
- Where no suitable direct sailing is available, cargo may be connected through a Caribbean or nearby regional hub. The hub, number of transshipments and terminal handover must be confirmed in the quotation stage.
- Transit time is affected by port rotation, transshipment connection, weather, equipment release, customs inspection and local delivery scheduling. Our team provides an indicative range only after receiving the origin, commodity, volume and required delivery point.
- For time-sensitive cargo, request a connection-specific schedule rather than relying on a generic port-to-port estimate; missed feeder connections can materially extend total transit time.
Island Market Profile
- Service area: The practical hinterland is concentrated on the island and nearby local distribution points rather than an extensive continental inland corridor.
- Typical cargo profile: Consumer goods, food and beverage products, hotel and restaurant supplies, retail replenishment, construction materials, spare parts and household or commercial equipment are common planning categories for island markets.
- Seasonal demand: Hospitality and tourism-related cargo may create stronger demand before peak travel periods. Booking and equipment planning should therefore begin earlier than for routine mainland shipments.
- Final-mile sensitivity: Delivery address quality, consignee availability, unloading equipment and empty-container return instructions are essential for preventing detention, failed delivery or re-handling.
Control Points Before Cargo Handover
- Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, cargo receiving cut-off and VGM deadline vary by carrier and connection. Our team obtains the active cut-off notice instead of applying a standard assumption.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Carrier, terminal and local acceptance must be approved before dispatch.
- Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information, consignee tax or registration details and permits should be consistent. Product descriptions must be specific enough for classification.
- Inspection and release: Customs or other authority inspection can change release timing and generate handling or storage exposure. Do not arrange final delivery until the destination agent confirms release and appointment requirements.
Recommended Booking Approach
- State MFSTM / Saint Martin clearly in the booking request and provide the full consignee address, contact details and intended delivery side; ask the carrier to validate the destination code.
- Submit cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity description and photos for oversized or fragile cargo before selecting the service. This allows our team to check feeder, equipment and delivery limitations.
- For LCL, compare consolidation cut-off and deconsolidation location, not only the ocean transit estimate. For FCL, confirm empty release, laden receiving, seal instructions and empty return location in writing.
- Keep a contingency option through a nearby regional gateway for urgent cargo, but compare the additional customs, transshipment, storage and final-mile implications before changing the routing.
MFSTM Shipping FAQ
Is MFSTM the same destination as Sint Maarten?
No. MFSTM uses the MF country designation for Saint Martin. Sint Maarten uses SX. Our team verifies the territory, consignee address and carrier booking record before cargo is released.
Can I assume there is a direct sailing to MFSTM?
No. Service availability depends on the origin, carrier network, cargo type and current port rotation. A regional feeder or transshipment may be required, and the active connection must be confirmed at booking.
What information is needed for an accurate quotation?
Provide origin, cargo description, package count, dimensions, gross weight, FCL or LCL preference, dangerous-goods status, consignee address and required delivery point. These details allow our service team to assess routing and local handling.
How should dangerous goods be arranged?
Send the DG declaration data, SDS and packing details before booking. Carrier and destination acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery because island and feeder services may apply additional restrictions.
Why can final delivery take longer than the ocean estimate?
Release formalities, transshipment timing, inspection, equipment availability, delivery appointments and road access can affect the final leg. Our team confirms delivery readiness with the destination agent before dispatch.
Reference and Verification Boundary
Hard identifiers and platform indicators on this page are taken from the supplied MFSTM port master record. Operational statements are planning guidance for an island destination and must be checked against the selected carrier, destination agent, customs authority and receiving facility before execution.
For regulatory and local administrative verification, consult douane.gouv.fr and saint-barth-saint-martin.gouv.fr. For port-specific operating information, our service team should obtain the current written confirmation from the nominated local port or handling agent. No unverified berth, draft, throughput, tariff, sailing frequency or transit-time figure is presented here.