SRSMA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of SRSMA
Smalkalden Port is the seaport of Paranam, in the city of Paranamin Suriname. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is SRSMA.
Port Overview
SMALKALDEN, identified by UN/LOCODE SRSMA, is recorded in the supplied port master data as a port location serving PARANAM, Suriname. Its logistics relevance is best assessed as a local or industrial port point within the Paranam area rather than as a confirmed major container gateway. The available record contains no verified container, LCL or vehicle-service count, so routing should not be planned on the assumption of regular container-terminal facilities at this location. Our service team can use SRSMA as the nominated port reference while separately confirming the actual receiving terminal, cargo-handling capability, draft restrictions, documentation requirements and onward connection before booking.
| UN/LOCODE | SRSMA |
|---|---|
| Port name | SMALKALDEN |
| Country / area | Suriname / Central and South America |
| Associated city | PARANAM |
| Record indicators | FCL: 0 | LCL: 0 | Automotive: 0 | Main port: No |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Terminal identification: Our service team will verify the named terminal, berth or cargo-receiving site corresponding to SRSMA; the code alone should not be used as proof of a container yard.
- Container handling: FCL and LCL handling should be treated as subject to prior written confirmation. Equipment availability, empty-container return points and stuffing or devanning arrangements require case-by-case checking.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: For machinery, steel, oversized units or bulk-related cargo, confirm lifting gear, laydown space, cargo dimensions, permitted working hours and survey requirements before nomination.
- Warehousing and inspection: Availability of bonded storage, customs inspection space and temporary holding areas must be confirmed with the appointed terminal or local agent.
- Inland access: Road approach, vehicle size limits, bridge clearances, escort requirements and delivery windows should be assessed for the final Paranam-area destination.
Routes & Transit Times
- Routing pattern: Cargo booked against SRSMA may require a feeder, barge, coastal connection or regional transshipment arrangement rather than a direct mainline call. The actual routing depends on the carrier, cargo type and confirmed terminal.
- Typical trade planning: For Asia, Europe or North American origins, our team will compare a Suriname connection with nearby regional gateways and then arrange the local inland or feeder leg where commercially and operationally suitable.
- Transit-time variables: Transshipment windows, river or berth conditions, equipment positioning, customs release, weather, port congestion and final delivery appointments can materially affect the schedule.
- Booking discipline: Any transit estimate should be issued only after the carrier confirms the routing, connection point, cargo acceptance and cut-off timetable. Published schedules are subject to operational change.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: The relevant local hinterland is the Paranam area and its connected industrial, commercial and project-delivery locations in Suriname.
- Industrial cargo: Potential shipment profiles may include machinery, plant spares, construction materials, steel products, packaged industrial inputs and maintenance equipment; acceptance must be confirmed for each commodity.
- Non-containerized movements: Breakbulk, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo may be more dependent on local handling capability, road surveys and lifting plans than on standard container schedules.
- Consumer and general cargo: Smaller consignments may need consolidation through a confirmed regional gateway before final delivery, especially where direct LCL acceptance is not confirmed.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off and gate-in: Confirm booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, terminal gate-in window, empty release and laden return instructions separately. Local or feeder schedules may close earlier than the ocean carrier schedule.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details. Written acceptance is required before delivery.
- Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin data, permits and commodity-specific certificates should be aligned before arrival. HS classification and import requirements must be checked with the importer or customs broker.
- Inspection and inland delivery: Allow contingency for customs examination, port handling, road restrictions, weighbridge procedures, delivery appointments and possible rehandling between the confirmed gateway and Paranam.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile to our service team early: commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, dangerous-goods status, temperature requirement and final delivery address.
- Request written confirmation of the actual terminal, receiving address, container availability, handling method, empty return point and latest gate-in time before arranging trucking.
- For oversized or heavy cargo, prepare a dimensioned packing plan, center-of-gravity details, lifting points, lashing method and road-access survey before booking equipment.
- Keep a practical alternative ready: a confirmed regional gateway, feeder connection or port-to-door solution may be preferable when SRSMA cargo acceptance cannot be secured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SRSMA be used directly for standard FCL booking?
Not automatically. The supplied port record shows FCL and LCL indicators of zero. Our service team must first confirm the carrier, receiving terminal, equipment route and written cargo acceptance.
Is SRSMA the same as a confirmed main container port?
No. The record marks it as a non-main port location. A UN/LOCODE identifies a location for transport documentation, but it does not by itself confirm berth, yard, equipment or scheduled liner service.
How should cargo be routed if no direct service is available?
We will compare a feeder, regional transshipment or alternative Suriname gateway and then verify the local delivery leg to Paranam. The final option depends on cargo type, cost, schedule and terminal acceptance.
What information is needed for project or oversized cargo?
Provide dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing details, photographs, cargo value, dangerous-goods status and final delivery location. Handling and road feasibility must be confirmed before booking.
When will the final transit time be available?
After the carrier or terminal confirms the routing, cargo acceptance, connection window and cut-offs. Any initial estimate remains indicative because transshipment, handling, customs and inland conditions may change.
Data Sources & Provenance
The hard fields in this module—UN/LOCODE SRSMA, port name SMALKALDEN, country Suriname, associated city PARANAM, area classification, service indicators and main-port flag—are taken from the supplied port master record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and conditional verification because the supplied record does not establish berth dimensions, draft, terminal equipment, capacity, operating hours, carrier coverage or published transit times.
Before cargo release, our service team will verify current terminal instructions, carrier acceptance, customs and dangerous-goods requirements, inland restrictions, applicable cut-offs and any local handling arrangements with the responsible carrier, terminal, agent, importer or competent authority.