Seaport · Martinique
Port of Fort De France
Fort De France (Martinique) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11550). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Martinique
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MQFDF
- World Port Index no.
- 11550
- Coordinates
- 14.60°N, 61.07°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Martinique
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 9,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Fort De France, 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 Fort De France
Where is Port of Fort De France?
Fort De France (Martinique) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 14.60°N, 61.07°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Fort De France?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MQFDF for Fort De France. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Fort De France from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,560 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 Fort De France?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Fort De France 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.