Seaport · Guadeloupe
Port of Pointe A Pitre
Pointe A Pitre (Guadeloupe) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11450). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guadeloupe
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GPPTP
- World Port Index no.
- 11450
- Coordinates
- 16.23°N, 61.53°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Guadeloupe
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 9,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,480 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pointe A Pitre, 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 Pointe A Pitre
Where is Port of Pointe A Pitre?
Pointe A Pitre (Guadeloupe) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 16.23°N, 61.53°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pointe A Pitre?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GPPTP for Pointe A Pitre. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pointe A Pitre from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,480 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pointe A Pitre?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pointe A Pitre 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.