Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France located in the Caribbean Sea, has several key ports that play an important role in its economy, international trade and tourism. In this article we will look at Guadeloupe’s main ports, their location and functions.
- Port of Pointe-à-Pitre: The main port of Guadeloupe, located on the island of Grande Terre. The Port of Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest and most important port in the archipelago, serving both cargo and passenger vessels, including cruise ships. The port plays a key role in international trade, exporting agricultural products (such as bananas and sugar) and importing manufactured goods and food.
- Port of Basse-Terre: Located on the island of Basse-Terre. This port serves local cargo and passenger vessels, playing an important role in regional trade and the transport of goods between the islands of the archipelago. The port is also an important centre for the fishing industry.
- Port of Deshaies: Located on the northwest coast of Bas-Ter Island. The Port of Deshaies is mainly used for tourism and yachting, attracting many yachts and tourists due to its picturesque surroundings and beautiful beaches.
- Port of Sainte-Anne: Located on the south coast of Grand Terre. This port is also oriented towards tourism and yachting, providing services for yachtsmen and tourists.
- Port of Marie-Galante: Located on the island of Marie-Galante. The port serves both cargo and passenger vessels, providing transport of goods and passengers between the islands of the archipelago. It plays an important role in the island’s economy, supporting agriculture and local industry.
- Port of Les Saintes: Located on the island of Terre des Eaux in the archipelago of Les Saintes. The port serves local cargo and passenger vessels as well as tourist vessels and yachts, contributing to the development of tourism in the region.
Full list of official ports that exist in the region:
- POINTE A PITRE (UN/LOCODE: GPPTP, Caribbean Sea)
- SAINT FRANCOIS (UN/LOCODE: GPSFC, Caribbean Sea)
- MARIE GALANTE (UN/LOCODE: GPGRB, Caribbean Sea)
- LE GOSIER (UN/LOCODE: GPGOS, Caribbean Sea)
- STE ANNE (Caribbean Sea)
- PORT LOUIS (UN/LOCODE: GPPTL, Caribbean Sea)
- VIEUX BOURG (Caribbean Sea)
- BAIE MAHAULT (UN/LOCODE: GPBMH, Caribbean Sea)
- SAINTE ROSE (UN/LOCODE: GPSTR, Caribbean Sea)
- BASSE TERRE (UN/LOCODE: GPBBR, Caribbean Sea)
- TROIS RIVIERES (UN/LOCODE: GPTRS, Caribbean Sea)
- GOYAVE (Caribbean Sea)
- PETIT BOURG (Caribbean Sea)
- CAPESTERRE (UN/LOCODE: GPCBE, Caribbean Sea)
- TERRE DE HAUT (UN/LOCODE: GPLSS, Caribbean Sea)
- TERRE DE BAS (UN/LOCODE: GPHTB, Caribbean Sea)
- POINTE A PITRE ANCH (Caribbean Sea)
- DESHAIES (Caribbean Sea)
- BASSE TERRE ANCH (Caribbean Sea)
- MALENDURE (Caribbean Sea)
- LE MOULE (UN/LOCODE: GPLEM, Caribbean Sea)
- SAINT-LOUIS (Caribbean Sea)
- LA DESIRADE (UN/LOCODE: GPDSD, Caribbean Sea)
- FOLLE-ANSE (UN/LOCODE: GPFAE, Caribbean Sea)
- RIVIERE SENS (Caribbean Sea)
- ANSE A LA BARQUE (Caribbean Sea)
- PETITE TERRE (Caribbean Sea)
- ANSE CANOT (Caribbean Sea)
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