Ports – Guiana

French Guiana, located on the northeast coast of South America, has several key ports that play an important role in its economy, international trade and supply. In this article we will look at the main ports of French Guiana, their location and functions.

  1. Port of Dégrad des Cannes: Located near the capital of Cayenne, Port of Dégrad des Cannes is the largest and most important port in French Guiana. This port serves both cargo and passenger ships, playing a key role in international trade, importing goods and exporting local products. Port Deva also serves ships associated with the Kourou Space Centre, providing logistical support for space launches.
  2. Port of Kourou: Located in the city of Kourou, next to the Guiana Space Centre space centre. The Port of Kourou is used for the delivery of materials and equipment needed for space launches and plays an important role in supporting the space industry in French Guiana. This port also serves fishing and cargo ships, supporting the local economy.
  3. Port of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: Located on the Maroni River, on the border with Suriname. The Port of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is mainly used for river transport and local trade. It plays an important role in the transport of goods between French Guiana and Suriname and supports the regional economy.

Full list of official ports that exist in the region:

  • DEGRAD DES CANNES (UN/LOCODE: GFDDC, North Coast of South America)
  • CAYENNE (UN/LOCODE: GFCAY, North Coast of South America)
  • KOUROU (UN/LOCODE: GFQKR, North Coast of South America)
  • SAINT LAURENT (UN/LOCODE: GFSLM, North Coast of South America)
  • DEGRAD CANNES ANCH (North Coast of South America)
  • KOUROU ANCH (North Coast of South America)
  • SINNAMARY (UN/LOCODE: GFSMY, North Coast of South America)
  • MONTSINERY (North Coast of South America)
  • SAINT-GEORGES (UN/LOCODE: GFOYP, North Coast of South America)
  • ROURA (North Coast of South America)

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