Seaport · Guadeloupe
Port of Basse Terre
Basse Terre (Guadeloupe) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11460). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guadeloupe
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GPBBR
- World Port Index no.
- 11460
- Coordinates
- 16.00°N, 61.73°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Guadeloupe
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,060 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,490 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Basse Terre, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Basse Terre
Where is Port of Basse Terre?
Basse Terre (Guadeloupe) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 16.00°N, 61.73°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basse Terre?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GPBBR for Basse Terre. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Basse Terre from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,060 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,490 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Basse Terre?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Basse Terre through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.