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VICZB Cruz Bay Port
Cruz Bay Port is the seaport of Cruz bay, in the city of Cruz bayin The united states virgin islands. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VICZB.

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Port Code

VICZB

Name

Cruz Bay

Country / Region

The united states virgin islands

City

Cruz bay

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

18.3300000

Longitude

-64.7900000

Est. Unit Price

$277/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Cruz Bay Port (VICZB), U.S. Virgin Islands

Cruz Bay is a small coastal port at approximately 18.3300° N, 64.7900° W on Saint John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its logistics profile is more consistent with island passenger, ferry, sailing and pleasure-craft activity than with a conventional deep-sea container gateway. The supplied port record identifies sailing vessels as the predominant recorded vessel type and reports a maximum draught of 2.9 m and maximum recorded vessel deadweight of 910 t. Our service team therefore treats Cruz Bay as a destination requiring careful feeder, inter-island and final-delivery planning rather than as a standard mainline container port.

UN/LOCODE	VICZB
Location	Cruz Bay, The United States Virgin Islands
Coordinates	18.3300° N, 64.7900° W
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum draught: 2.9 m; maximum deadweight: 910 t; maximum recorded length: 254 m
Port classification	Small island coastal/passenger-oriented port; final acceptance depends on the actual berth, vessel, cargo and local authority confirmation.

Key Highlights

Operational Profile at a Glance

Small-port constraintsDraft, vessel dimensions, berth suitability and local handling arrangements should be confirmed before booking.

Island routingInternational cargo may require a regional gateway and onward inter-island or local delivery leg; a direct mainline service must not be assumed.

Passenger and sailing activityThe supplied record shows sailing vessels at 45%, pleasure craft at 12% and passenger vessels at 12% of regularly recorded calls.

Limited container assumptionsThe port record lists no FCL quotation count. Our team recommends checking whether the shipment is accepted as FCL, LCL, breakbulk or local delivery cargo before rate comparison.

Historical trade volatilityThe supplied 2015 record reports foreign imports of 4,713 kg and exports of 95,484 kg, both down from the prior year; these figures are historical and should not be used as current capacity indicators.

Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for a Small Island Port

Marine access: Vessel acceptance should be checked against the supplied draft and deadweight parameters, the intended berth and the actual cargo operation. The maximum recorded length is not a guaranteed acceptance limit.
Containerized cargo: Do not presume a full-service container terminal, quay cranes, empty-container stock or regular FCL handling at Cruz Bay. Our service team confirms equipment and handling arrangements case by case.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Palletized, crated or oversized cargo may require pre-arranged lifting, staging and delivery equipment. Cargo dimensions and package weights should be supplied before quotation.
Passenger/ferry interface: The port’s recorded vessel mix indicates an active passenger and sailing environment; cargo delivery windows, vehicle access and loading restrictions may be more restrictive than at a major commercial gateway.
Storage and inspection: Warehouse, temporary storage, customs examination and cargo-release arrangements must be confirmed locally before cargo dispatch. Our team avoids assuming that port-side storage is available.
Inland connectivity: Saint John is an island destination with no rail-based hinterland assumed for this routing. Final delivery normally requires coordinated road movement and, where applicable, an inter-island sea leg.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Strategy and Schedule Variables

Regional gateway connection: For international cargo, our service team evaluates routing through a suitable Caribbean or U.S.-linked gateway, followed by feeder, barge, ferry-compatible or local delivery arrangements. The actual gateway depends on the carrier and cargo type.
North American trade: Cargo from the United States may require a coordinated ocean or air movement to the U.S. Virgin Islands, followed by local delivery. Customs treatment and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for each commodity.
Latin American and Caribbean trade: Regional transshipment may be required. Direct service, sailing frequency and equipment availability vary and must be confirmed against the requested shipment date.
Time-sensitive factors: Transshipment connections, weather, limited sailing windows, passenger-priority operations, customs release, port congestion and last-mile vehicle availability can materially affect total transit time.
Quotation basis: Transit information supplied by our team is an operational estimate only; it is not a guaranteed arrival commitment until the carrier, connecting leg and local receiving arrangement are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Destination Market and Cargo Suitability

Service area: The practical hinterland is concentrated on Saint John, with onward distribution dependent on local road access and inter-island connections rather than a large continental industrial hinterland.
Typical cargo planning: Consumer supplies, hospitality-related goods, construction materials, maintenance parts, retail replenishment and personal effects may be relevant, subject to local acceptance and regulatory requirements.
Tourism-linked demand: Passenger and pleasure-craft activity can influence delivery timing and local vehicle or handling availability, especially during high-demand travel periods.
Packaging profile: Moisture-resistant export packaging, secure unitization and clear package labeling are important for cargo exposed to multiple transfers, sea-air conditions and local handling.
Heavy or oversized cargo: Our team requests exact dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points and gross weight before recommending Cruz Bay as the receiving point.

Operations & Compliance

Control Points Before Cargo Dispatch

Booking and cut-off: Cruz Bay-specific documentation, cargo cut-off, receiving window and connecting-vessel schedule must be obtained from the selected carrier or local operator. Do not apply a major-port cut-off assumption.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, importer information, cargo value, country of origin and any commodity-specific permits should be checked before loading. U.S. Virgin Islands procedures can differ from mainland U.S. routing requirements.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, fuels, chemicals, aerosols, compressed gases and other regulated cargo require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and advance carrier approval. Acceptance is subject to the complete route, including transshipment legs.
Inspection and release: Customs or other regulatory examination can create storage, rehandling or connection risks. Our service team pre-checks documents and keeps cargo descriptions consistent across booking, invoice, packing list and declarations.
Final delivery: Confirm consignee availability, road access, vehicle size, unloading equipment and any inter-island transfer before cargo arrives. Port release does not by itself guarantee delivery to the final address.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Approach

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, required delivery date and final delivery address before requesting a Cruz Bay option.
Ask for a complete door-to-door routing plan showing the international leg, transshipment point, local sea or road leg, customs responsibility and delivery handoff.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging with internal bracing and visible handling marks; photograph high-value or fragile cargo before handover and verify seal or package condition at each transfer.
For cargo that cannot tolerate uncertain connections, compare an airfreight-to-island option or a larger regional gateway with local distribution. Our team presents alternatives only after checking commodity, cost and delivery constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cruz Bay Freight FAQs

Can Cruz Bay be used for a standard FCL shipment?

Not automatically. The port record does not establish regular FCL terminal capacity, equipment availability or mainline acceptance. Our team first checks the carrier’s equipment plan, local handling method, connecting leg and final delivery requirements.

Is there a direct international sailing to Cruz Bay?

A direct sailing must not be assumed. International cargo may require regional transshipment or a U.S.-linked connection, depending on the carrier and commodity. We confirm the actual routing before issuing a firm proposal.

What information is required for a rate request?

Provide origin, destination address, commodity and HS code, package details, gross weight, dimensions, value, Incoterm, dangerous-goods status and required delivery date. These details determine whether ocean, air, breakbulk or a combined solution is suitable.

Are the listed vessel limits guaranteed for every shipment?

No. The supplied record reports a maximum draught of 2.9 m, maximum deadweight of 910 t and maximum recorded length of 254 m. Actual acceptance depends on the vessel, berth, navigation conditions, cargo operation and local confirmation.

How should urgent or high-value cargo be handled?

Ask our service team to compare an airfreight or regional-gateway solution with the ocean option. We assess connection risk, customs documentation, local delivery capability and insurance needs rather than relying on a nominal port-to-port estimate.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, vessel composition, recorded vessel parameters and 2015 trade figures in this module are taken from the supplied VICZB port record. Historical values are presented as historical reference only and are not treated as current throughput or service-capacity data.

For current customs, admissibility and carrier-routing checks, our service team uses the relevant authority and carrier confirmations. General U.S. customs and cargo-security reference material may be checked through cbp.gov. U.S. Virgin Islands government information may be checked through vi.gov. These domains are reference points; shipment-specific acceptance, cut-offs, fees and local operating conditions remain subject to confirmation at booking.

Verification boundary: No unsupported berth count, terminal name, crane specification, storage capacity, sailing frequency, current throughput, guaranteed transit time, current tariff or carrier commitment is stated here. Our team verifies those items for the actual shipment before dispatch.