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VICHA Charlotte Amalie Port
Charlotte Amalie Port is the seaport of Charlotte amalie, in the city of Charlotte amaliein The united states virgin islands. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VICHA.

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Port Code

VICHA

Name

Charlotte Amalie

Country / Region

The united states virgin islands

City

Charlotte amalie

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

18.3333333

Longitude

-64.9333333

Est. Unit Price

$301/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Charlotte Amalie Port (VICHA)

Charlotte Amalie Port is the principal maritime gateway of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. It is positioned on the island’s deep natural harbor at approximately 18.3333333° N, 64.9333333° W and combines cruise-port, passenger, general cargo and regional supply-chain functions. The harbor is historically important for commercial shipping and remains closely connected with Caribbean island distribution. For cargo moving to or from St. Thomas, our service team treats VICHA as an island-port call requiring coordinated ocean booking, terminal confirmation, customs documentation and local delivery planning. Cargo routing may involve a transshipment or feeder connection rather than a guaranteed direct sailing, so the final carrier schedule, equipment availability and port rotation should always be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Island gatewaySt. Thomas geography makes vessel connection, equipment positioning and final-mile coordination more important than in a mainland port.

Mixed port profileThe port serves cruise and passenger traffic as well as cargo movements; operating windows and berth priorities may vary by call.

Regional routingCargo may be routed through a Caribbean hub or feeder network, with transit dependent on the confirmed port rotation.

US-related complianceCommercial documents, customs treatment and admissibility should be checked against the actual consignee, commodity and entry arrangement.

Delivery sensitivityIsland trucking, warehouse capacity, appointment availability and inter-island onward transport can affect total landed time.

Facilities & Services

Port Functions Relevant to Cargo Planning

Marine access: Charlotte Amalie is a deep natural harbor with facilities supporting passenger and commercial vessel calls. Exact berth assignment, draft acceptance and working arrangements must be confirmed for each voyage.
Containerized cargo: Container handling is subject to the nominated carrier, terminal window, available equipment and the specific service rotation. Our team confirms whether the booking is direct, feeder-connected or transshipped.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized and non-standard cargo require advance review of dimensions, lifting method, stowage, securing and discharge access before acceptance.
Storage and delivery: Short-term terminal storage, off-dock warehousing, chassis availability and local delivery appointments should be arranged case by case rather than assumed from the ocean booking.
Inspection coordination: Customs or other regulatory examinations can require document matching, physical access and additional local handling time. Our service team coordinates the required parties after notice is issued.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Structure and Time Variables

Typical origin logic	Exports from Asia, North America, Europe or other Caribbean locations may require a mainline service to a regional hub followed by a feeder or connecting vessel. The actual route depends on the carrier and booking date.
Regional distribution	VICHA can support St. Thomas demand and selected onward Caribbean movements, subject to carrier network design, transshipment availability and inter-island transport arrangements.
Transit-time drivers	Transshipment dwell, missed connection, weather, port rotation changes, cruise-related operating pressure, equipment shortages, customs examination and local delivery scheduling may extend the end-to-end timeline.
Service commitment	Our team provides a shipment-specific schedule after checking the carrier’s current sailing, connection, cut-off, equipment and destination delivery conditions. No generic transit time should be treated as a guaranteed delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service Area and Cargo Profile

Primary hinterland: St. Thomas is the immediate delivery market. Cargo may also be linked to nearby US Virgin Islands destinations or other Caribbean islands through separate feeder, barge, airfreight or local distribution arrangements.
Consumer and retail supply: Packaged goods, food and beverage products, household merchandise, building materials and replacement parts are typical planning categories for an island economy, subject to commodity-specific admissibility rules.
Tourism-related demand: Hospitality, provisioning, retail and passenger-service supply chains can create seasonal or schedule-sensitive cargo requirements.
Special handling: Refrigerated cargo, batteries, chemicals, vehicles, oversized units and time-sensitive supplies require pre-checks for equipment, dangerous-goods acceptance, storage and final delivery capability.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation, verified gross mass, export filings and terminal receiving cut-offs vary by service. Our team obtains the booking-specific deadlines instead of applying a standard port assumption.
Dangerous goods: A complete declaration, correct UN number, packing group, technical name, labels and packing certificate may be required. DG acceptance must be secured before cargo delivery to the terminal.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin information, permits and consignee data must be consistent. Customs treatment for goods moving through the US Virgin Islands should be verified for the exact transaction.
Inspection and delivery: A customs or regulatory hold can delay release and incur local handling or storage exposure. Consignee readiness, broker appointment, delivery address, equipment type and unloading capability should be confirmed before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Approach

Book with routing flexibilityProvide an acceptable transshipment range and alternative connection options, especially for urgent replenishment or peak-season cargo.

Submit cargo details earlySend commodity description, HS classification, dimensions, weight, temperature requirement and DG status before equipment or vessel confirmation.

Protect island cargoUse moisture-resistant packing, secure internal bracing and clearly marked handling instructions. For oversized units, obtain route and unloading feasibility confirmation in advance.

Plan the consignee sideConfirm customs broker, delivery appointment, unloading equipment, receiving hours and any onward inter-island requirement before the vessel departs.

Frequently Asked Questions

VICHA Handling FAQs

Can our team quote a direct service to Charlotte Amalie?We can check the current carrier network, but direct calling, transshipment and equipment availability vary by origin, commodity and sailing date. Our service team confirms the actual routing before issuing a firm proposal.
Is Charlotte Amalie mainly a cruise port?The port is widely recognized for cruise activity, but it also serves commercial and regional cargo needs. Cargo acceptance, berth planning and operating windows must be checked against the nominated vessel call.
What information is needed for a VICHA container booking?Provide origin, destination, commodity, package count, gross weight, volume, container type, cargo value, consignee details, DG status and requested delivery arrangement. These details support routing, compliance and local delivery checks.
How should urgent or perishable cargo be handled?Our team should verify reefer or priority-service availability, power and delivery arrangements before booking. Airfreight or an alternative Caribbean gateway may be evaluated when ocean transshipment risk is unsuitable.
Can one booking cover onward delivery to another island?It may be possible through a combined logistics plan, but inter-island transport is subject to separate schedules, documentation, equipment and local acceptance. We confirm the complete chain rather than assuming through delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Boundary

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates and the supplied port description are based on the VICHA port record provided for this page. Port governance, facility notices and local operating information should be checked with the viport.com domain. US customs and import-process references should be validated through cbp.gov. Territory-level government information may be checked through vi.gov. Carrier cut-offs, berth allocation, equipment, charges, customs decisions and transit times remain shipment-specific and must be reconfirmed before execution.