TT prefix and three-character location code
Trinidad And Tobago uses the country prefix TT. The complete UN/LOCODE combines TT with three location characters, such as TTPOS for Port Of Spain and TTPLS for Point Lisas.
Seaports in Trinidad And Tobago: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Trinidad And Tobago has 14 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as a strategic Caribbean gateway for energy cargo, industrial commodities and regional container traffic.
Review UN/LOCODE references, principal freight locations, regional groupings and trade-lane guidance for Trinidad And Tobago.
Trinidad And Tobago Port Overview
The country’s port network combines container and general-cargo facilities with major energy and industrial terminals. Ecer Freight’s indexed count is a database-coverage measure and should not be confused with a national legal or statistical count of every berth, jetty or terminal.
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Trinidad And Tobago ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
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National seaborne freight volume, 2025; YoY change not published in a comparable official series
CSO Trinidad and Tobago · 2025
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Container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY change not published in a comparable official series
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago · 2025
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Commercial port berth total, 2025; YoY change not published in a comparable official series
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago · 2025
How many seaports does Trinidad And Tobago have?
Trinidad And Tobago has 14 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Oct 2026 database snapshot. This is indexed coverage, not a claim that the country has only 14 physical maritime facilities.
Which is the main port in Trinidad And Tobago?
Port Of Spain, UN/LOCODE TTPOS, is the leading city-port reference in the Ecer Freight sample and an important gateway for container, breakbulk and regional cargo movements.
Where are the main freight areas?
The principal freight cluster is on Trinidad, including Port Of Spain (TTPOS), Point Lisas (TTPLS and TTPTS), Point Fortin (TTPFN) and the energy-related locations around Pointe A Pierre and Galeota Point.
Leading Trinidad And Tobago Ports by Freight Role
The table below identifies the principal indexed freight locations in operational order. A globally comparable 2025 container-league ranking and TEU series is not publicly available for each listed facility; therefore, rank, throughput and YoY fields are left together as unavailable rather than presenting non-comparable estimates.
Indexed freight and port locations, with 2025 public container statistics where available
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Port Of Spain | TTPOS | — | — | North-west Trinidad |
| — | Point Lisas | TTPLS | — | — | Central Trinidad |
| — | Point Lisas | TTPTS | — | — | Central Trinidad |
| — | Point Fortin | TTPFN | — | — | South-west Trinidad |
| — | Chaguaramas | TTCHA | — | — | North-west Trinidad |
| — | Galeota Point | TTGAP | — | — | East coast Trinidad |
| — | Pointe A Pierre | TTPAP | — | — | South-west Trinidad |
Trinidad And Tobago Port Regions
Port roles are grouped geographically and commercially using the cities and names held in the Ecer Freight sample. Cargo acceptance, berth availability and terminal handling are subject to carrier and port confirmation.
North-west Trinidad
This cluster covers the capital-facing maritime area and western approaches, with container, general cargo, marine services and support activities.
North-west Trinidad port references
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Of Spain | TTPOS | Port Of Spain / — | Container, general cargo and regional shipping |
| Chaguaramas | TTCHA | Chaguaramas / — | Marine services, project and support cargo |
| Tembladora | TTTEM | Carenage / — | Local marine and general-cargo activity |
Central Trinidad
Point Lisas is an established industrial and logistics area associated with manufacturing, bulk commodities and project cargo.
Central Trinidad port references
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lisas | TTPLS | Couva-tabaquite-talparo / — | Industrial, bulk and project cargo |
| Point Lisas | TTPTS | Point Lisas / — | Industrial and commercial terminal activity |
| Freeport | TTFRE | Freeport / — | General cargo and coastal logistics |
South-west and southern Trinidad
The south-western and southern ports are closely linked with energy, refining, petrochemical and industrial supply chains.
South-west and southern Trinidad port references
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Fortin | TTPFN | Point Fortin / — | Energy, industrial and project cargo |
| Pointe A Pierre | TTPAP | Pointe A Pierre / — | Energy and refinery-related cargo |
| Brighton, Tt | TTBRI | Brighton, Tt / — | Energy and industrial support cargo |
| La Brea (brighton) | TTLAB | — / — | Energy and project logistics |
East coast Trinidad and Tobago
The eastern and Tobago locations support energy-related, local commercial, passenger and island supply movements, depending on facility and service availability.
East coast Trinidad and Tobago port references
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeota Point | TTGAP | Galeota Point / — | Energy and offshore support cargo |
| Scarborough | TTSCA | Scarborough / — | Tobago island supply and general cargo |
| Plymouth, Tt | TTPLY | — / — | Local and island maritime activity |
| San Fernando | TTSFE | San Fernando / — | General, industrial and coastal cargo |
Trinidad And Tobago Port Codes
UN/LOCODE references help carriers, forwarders and customs teams identify maritime locations. A code may describe a city, port area or terminal reference, so the exact facility should be confirmed against the booking and shipping instructions.
City-level and terminal-level references
A city-level code and a terminal or facility reference may not represent the same physical gate. Point Lisas appears in the indexed sample as both TTPLS and TTPTS, so the consignee, terminal and carrier instructions should be checked together.
How to verify a port code
Check the current UNECE UN/LOCODE records and compare them with the Ecer Freight Port Codes directory, then confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or local agent before documentation is issued.
Shipping from Trinidad And Tobago: Main Trade Lanes
Routing depends on carrier networks, transshipment design, equipment availability, cargo type and port conditions. The following lanes are representative planning corridors rather than fixed sailing schedules.
Trinidad And Tobago to North America
Containerised manufactured goods, food products and industrial cargo may move through direct or transshipment services serving North American markets.
Trinidad And Tobago to the Caribbean
Regional feeder and short-sea services connect Trinidad with neighbouring Caribbean markets and island distribution points.
Trinidad And Tobago to Europe
European-bound cargo generally uses scheduled liner or transshipment services, with energy and industrial commodities forming important trade flows.
Trinidad And Tobago to Latin America
Southbound and westbound services support project, industrial, consumer and regional distribution cargo between Trinidad and Latin American markets.
Sources and Methodology
Port names and codes are aligned with the supplied Ecer Freight database sample. Public statistics are shown only where a comparable and attributable source is available; unavailable facility-level metrics are not estimated.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 14 Trinidad And Tobago ports and terminals; snapshot October 2026.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — international location-code structure and location-reference validation.
- Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago — official port authority context, facility information and operational notices where published.
- Central Statistical Office of Trinidad and Tobago — national statistical context and official economic or trade-series references.
- NGA World Port Index — port characteristics and maritime reference information; not a substitute for terminal-specific throughput data.
Trinidad And Tobago Port FAQ
How many seaports does Trinidad And Tobago have?
Trinidad And Tobago has 14 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot. The indexed count is distinct from a national count of every maritime facility.
What is the main port code for Port Of Spain?
The Ecer Freight sample lists Port Of Spain under UN/LOCODE TTPOS. The exact terminal and carrier booking reference should be confirmed before shipping documents are finalised.
Which Trinidad And Tobago port is important for industrial cargo?
Point Lisas is a major industrial freight area in the indexed sample, represented by TTPLS and TTPTS. Cargo acceptance and terminal selection remain subject to the carrier and facility.
Which regions contain the main Trinidad And Tobago ports?
The main indexed locations are concentrated on Trinidad, particularly the north-west, central and south-west areas. Tobago is represented by Scarborough (TTSCA), while Galeota Point (TTGAP) supports the east-coast energy cluster.
How current is the Trinidad And Tobago port information?
The first-party database snapshot for this page is October 2026, with the most recent complete statistical year treated as 2025. Port schedules, rates and terminal conditions can change and require live confirmation.
Are the port codes city codes or terminal codes?
UN/LOCODE entries may identify a city, port area or recognised location rather than a particular physical gate. For example, the sample contains two Point Lisas references, TTPLS and TTPTS, so booking instructions should be checked carefully.
How can shipping rates from Trinidad And Tobago be requested?
FCL and LCL rate requests can be submitted through the relevant Ecer Freight quote pages. A firm quotation normally requires origin, destination, cargo description, weight, volume, equipment and required timing.
Editorial note: This country page combines Ecer Freight’s first-party port index with publicly available maritime and statistical references. The indexed port list is reviewed with the database snapshot, while public indicators and explanatory content are reviewed quarterly or when authoritative updates become available. Operational schedules, port charges, vessel availability and cargo restrictions remain subject to confirmation.
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