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TTPFN Point Fortin Port
Point Fortin Port is the major seaport of Point fortin, in the city of Point fortinin Trinidad and tobago. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is TTPFN.

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Port Code

TTPFN

Name

Point Fortin

Country / Region

Trinidad and tobago

City

Point fortin

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

10.2005000

Longitude

-61.6965000

Est. Unit Price

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Point Fortin Port Overview

Point Fortin, UN/LOCODE TTPFN, is located on Trinidad’s west coast in the Gulf of Paria and is the southernmost port on the island. It is a specialized energy port rather than a conventional container gateway. The port area includes an oil-loading viaduct jetty, a conventional buoy mooring system for crude-oil discharge and fuel-oil loading, two LNG export-terminal jetties, and a small boat harbour. Its principal logistics role is the handling of crude oil, refined petroleum products and liquefied natural gas. Our platform treats TTPFN as a project, energy and tanker-routing location; containerized cargo should be assessed through the actual carrier network and any alternative gateway confirmed for the shipment. Coordinates supplied for the port are approximately 10.200500°N, 61.696500°W.

Reference item	Port-specific information
Port code	TTPFN
Country / city	Trinidad and Tobago / Point Fortin
Port type	Specialized oil and LNG marine terminal area
Location	West coast of Trinidad, Gulf of Paria
Supplied coordinates	10.200500°N, 61.696500°W

Key Highlights

Energy-focused handling The available port description identifies crude oil, fuel oil, refined petroleum products and LNG as the principal cargo flows.

Marine access is terminal-specific Oil jetties, the CBM system and LNG jetties have different vessel, draft and approval requirements.

Limited container relevance The supplied port record shows zero FCL and LCL listings, so our team does not treat TTPFN as a standard container hub without carrier confirmation.

Gulf of Paria location Routing, pilotage, weather, berth windows and terminal operating conditions can affect vessel scheduling.

Industrial project suitability The location is more relevant to energy, refinery, chemical and oversized project logistics than routine consumer-goods distribution.

Facilities & Services

Oil-loading viaduct jetty: intended for oil loading operations; vessel acceptance, product compatibility and transfer procedures must be confirmed with the terminal.
Conventional buoy mooring system: used for crude-oil discharge and fuel-oil loading. CBM operations normally require dedicated mooring, hose, inspection and weather criteria.
LNG export jetties: two LNG export-terminal jetties are identified in the supplied port description. LNG cargo planning requires terminal nomination and ship-shore compatibility review.
Small boat harbour: supports small craft activity and should not be interpreted as a general-purpose cargo berth for ocean-going vessels.
Container, warehouse and rail services: no dedicated container-yard, public warehouse or rail service is confirmed in the supplied port record. Our team verifies the actual terminal, equipment and road-delivery arrangements before quoting.

Facility reference	Supplied operating parameter	Planning implication
LNG terminal jetties	Maximum stated vessel size: LOA 330 m; draft 11.5 m; 149,000 t displacement	Subject to terminal approval, vessel compatibility and current nautical restrictions
Oil jetty	LOA up to 213 m; approximately 35,000 DWT	Confirm cargo, manifold, hose and berth limitations before nomination
Conventional buoy mooring	LOA up to 260 m; draft 15.5 m; 70,000 DWT	Requires CBM-specific mooring and transfer planning

The dimensions above are taken from the supplied port reference data. They are planning indications, not a substitute for the terminal’s latest berth acceptance, nautical clearance or ship-shore compatibility confirmation.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Energy trades: LNG, crude oil and petroleum-product movements are normally arranged as specialized tanker or gas-carrier operations, with routing determined by cargo origin, nominated terminal and vessel availability.
Containerized shipments: our team does not assume a regular container service at TTPFN. Where a shipment is containerized, we verify the booked carrier’s actual port rotation and may compare an alternative Trinidad gateway before issuing a routing proposal.
Transshipment exposure: regional or international cargo may require a connecting port, which can add handling, documentation and schedule risk. Any transshipment point must be confirmed against the carrier booking.
Time-sensitive factors: terminal nomination, berth or CBM availability, pilotage, weather, cargo clearance, vessel compatibility, customs release and road delivery arrangements can all change the final transit schedule.

We provide transit estimates only after confirming the cargo type, terminal, vessel or carrier option, routing and current operational window. No fixed sailing frequency or delivery time is implied for TTPFN.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Point Fortin energy cluster The port’s immediate logistics relevance is linked to the southern Trinidad energy and gas-processing area, especially export-oriented LNG and associated marine services.

Hydrocarbon supply chain Typical flows include crude oil imports, fuel-oil loading and refined petroleum products, subject to terminal and product approvals.

LNG export cargo LNG is handled as a specialized bulk energy cargo requiring compatible gas carriers, approved procedures and strict ship-shore coordination.

Project and industrial cargo Equipment, spares, pipes, valves, electrical packages and other project materials may support energy facilities, but delivery access and receiving-site requirements must be checked individually.

Operations & Compliance

Terminal nomination first: obtain the receiving terminal’s acceptance before booking transport. Confirm product, quantity, vessel particulars, berth or CBM suitability, manifold data and nominated agent.
Dangerous-goods control: crude oil, petroleum products and LNG require accurate cargo classification, safety data, emergency information and applicable dangerous-goods documentation. The terminal and carrier may impose additional requirements.
Customs and cargo documents: align the commercial invoice, packing or cargo manifest, bill of lading, certificate of origin where applicable, product specifications, import or export permissions and customs declarations before cargo movement.
Cut-offs and inspections: tanker and LNG operations do not follow a standard container cut-off model. Documentation, security, customs, survey, inspection and terminal readiness deadlines must be obtained directly from the appointed agent and terminal.
Inland delivery: for equipment or packaged industrial cargo, our service team checks road restrictions, escort needs, lifting capacity, delivery-slot controls and site unloading arrangements before dispatch.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the cargo profile at the quotation stage: product name, UN number where applicable, flash point or temperature data, quantity, packaging, dimensions, weight and intended terminal.
For liquid bulk, prepare ship-shore information early and request confirmation of product compatibility, transfer rate, hose or manifold requirements, sampling, survey and custody-transfer procedures.
For LNG or petroleum cargo, use a specialist tanker or gas-carrier workflow rather than a standard container booking. Keep terminal, vessel agent, surveyor, customs broker and carrier communication aligned.
For project cargo, ask our platform to compare direct terminal delivery with an alternative gateway or transshipment arrangement when TTPFN’s cargo acceptance or inland access is not suitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book ordinary FCL or LCL cargo directly to TTPFN?: The supplied port record lists no FCL or LCL service entries. Our team first verifies whether the selected carrier accepts TTPFN; otherwise, we assess another Trinidad gateway and arrange onward delivery where feasible.
What cargo is most suitable for Point Fortin?: TTPFN is primarily suited to crude oil, fuel oil, refined petroleum products and LNG movements, together with selected energy-related project cargo subject to terminal approval.
Does the port have a normal container terminal and public warehouse?: No such general-purpose facilities are confirmed in the supplied port data. We verify storage, handling equipment and receiving arrangements for each shipment instead of assuming availability.
What must be confirmed before an oil or LNG vessel is nominated?: Confirm terminal acceptance, cargo compatibility, vessel dimensions and draft, berth or CBM suitability, manifold details, pilotage, mooring requirements, documentation and the current operating window.
Can your team guarantee a fixed transit time or berth date?: No. Berth or CBM availability, terminal readiness, vessel compatibility, weather, customs and connecting schedules can change. We issue a working estimate only after current operational details are verified.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, facility description and vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied TTPFN port reference record. Operational parameters must be reconfirmed before booking because terminal rules, vessel acceptance, berth conditions and schedules may change.

For independent institutional cross-checking, our team recommends reviewing the relevant port and terminal information through the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago domain ttportauthority.com and LNG-industry information through atlanticlng.com. These domain references are provided for source verification; they do not by themselves confirm a particular vessel call, berth window, tariff, service, customs status or transit time.

Verification boundary: this page is a logistics-planning reference for Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago, and is not a terminal acceptance, nautical clearance, customs ruling or carrier schedule.