Seaports in Haiti: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)

Haiti has 14 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting Caribbean import, export and regional distribution flows.

Review Haiti port codes, principal cargo gateways, regional clusters and indicative shipping lanes in one country guide.

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Haiti Port Overview

Haiti’s maritime network is concentrated around Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien, with additional coastal facilities serving regional cargo, project shipments, bulk commodities and domestic distribution. Indexed coverage and international throughput rankings are separate measures.

14 Haiti ports & terminals indexed in our database Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026

— National seaport cargo throughput, 2025; consolidated YoY not published No consolidated official 2025 figure

— Container throughput, 2025; national YoY not published No consolidated official 2025 figure

— Commercial port berth count, 2025; national YoY not published No consolidated official 2025 figure

How many seaports does Haiti have?

Haiti has 14 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its November 2026 database snapshot.

What is Haiti’s main port?

Port Au Prince is Haiti’s principal commercial gateway in the indexed sample, identified by UN/LOCODE HTPAP. Port activity and service availability remain subject to operational confirmation.

Which area handles much of Haiti’s maritime freight?

The Port-au-Prince and Lafiteau cluster is a major freight area, while Cap Haitien, coded HTCHA, supports northern Haiti and regional cargo flows.

Top Ports in Haiti

The table below follows the business-activity order of the Ecer Freight sample. Haiti does not have a consistently published, consolidated 2025 national league table covering all listed facilities, so rank, throughput and year-on-year fields are shown as unavailable where no reliable comparable public figure is established.

Indexed principal ports and cargo facilities

World rank	Port	UN-LOCODE	2025 throughput (M TEU)	YoY change	Region
—	Port Au Prince	HTPAP	—	—	Port-au-Prince area
—	Cap Haitien	HTCHA	—	—	North Haiti
—	Lafiteau	HTLFF	—	—	Port-au-Prince area
—	Fort Liberte	HTFLI	—	—	North-east Haiti
—	Jeremie	HTJER	—	—	South-west Haiti
—	Les Cayes	HTACA	—	—	Southern Haiti
—	Gonaives	HTGVS	—	—	Western Haiti
—	Miragoane	HTMIR	—	—	Southern Haiti

Haiti Port Regions

Haiti’s listed port facilities are grouped below by coastal and economic location. City and province fields follow the Ecer Freight database sample; a dash indicates that no province value is stored.

Port-au-Prince and Gulf of Gonave

This cluster is associated with the capital-area import market, containerized cargo, general cargo and distribution into the country’s largest urban and commercial zone.

Capital-area and Gulf of Gonave facilities

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Port Au Prince	HTPAP	Port Au Prince / —	Capital-area commercial and container cargo
Lafiteau	HTLFF	Lafiteau / —	General cargo and regional distribution
Lafiteau	HTLFT	Port-au-prince / —	Capital-area terminal activity
Port Lafito	HTPLO	Commune Cabaret / —	Container, project and general cargo
St.marc	HTSMC	Saint Marc / —	Regional general and bulk cargo
Gonaives	HTGVS	Gonaives / —	Regional agricultural and general cargo
Gonaives	HTGON	— / —	Regional port and cargo activity

Northern Haiti

Northern facilities provide access to Cap Haitien and the north-east, supporting regional imports, exports and coastal supply chains.

Northern and north-eastern facilities

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Cap Haitien	HTCHA	Cap-haitien / —	Northern commercial and general cargo
Cap Haitien	HTCAP	Cap Haitien / —	Northern regional cargo activity
Fort Liberte	HTFLI	Fort Liberte / —	North-eastern coastal and project cargo

Southern and South-western Haiti

Southern and south-western ports serve local markets and coastal supply routes, with cargo profiles that can include general merchandise, agricultural goods and project shipments.

Southern and south-western facilities

Port	UN-LOCODE	City / Province	Main cargo role
Jeremie	HTJER	Jeremie / —	South-western regional cargo
Jeremie	HTJEE	Jeremie / —	South-western coastal activity
Les Cayes	HTACA	Les Cayes / —	Southern general and agricultural cargo
Miragoane	HTMIR	Miragoane / —	Southern regional and general cargo

Haiti Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs

UN/LOCODEs help carriers, forwarders, customs teams and logistics platforms identify locations consistently. A code in the Ecer Freight database should still be checked against the booking party and current terminal instructions.

HT prefix and three-character location code

Haiti uses the country prefix HT. The following three characters identify the location, creating codes such as HTPAP for Port Au Prince and HTCHA for Cap Haitien.

City-level and terminal-level distinctions

A city may have more than one stored code or facility record. Lafiteau and Gonaives, for example, appear in multiple database records, so the exact code should match the named terminal and transport document.

How to verify a Haiti port code

Compare the booking confirmation, carrier schedule and terminal name with the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference, then review the wider Ecer Freight port directory.

Shipping from Haiti: Main Trade Lanes

Haiti’s international sea freight is typically arranged through Caribbean and North American connections, with routing, transshipment, equipment availability and security conditions subject to confirmation at booking.

Haiti to United States

A major commercial lane for consumer goods, manufacturing inputs, relief cargo and exports serving North American markets.

Main origin portsPort Au Prince (HTPAP), Cap Haitien (HTCHA)

Main destination portsMiami, Port Everglades, New York area

Indicative transit timeTypically 5–14 days, subject to routing

Haiti to Caribbean hubs

Regional feeder and transshipment services connect Haiti with established Caribbean gateway networks.

Main origin portsPort Au Prince (HTPAP), Lafiteau (HTLFF)

Main destination portsKingston, Caucedo, Freeport and regional hubs

Indicative transit timeTypically 3–10 days, subject to transshipment

Haiti to Latin America

Cargo may move through Caribbean hubs to Central American and northern South American markets.

Main origin portsPort Au Prince (HTPAP), Port Lafito (HTPLO)

Main destination portsCartagena, Manzanillo and regional gateways

Indicative transit timeTypically 10–25 days, subject to service plan

Asia to Haiti

Imports from Asia generally use a Caribbean or North American transshipment point before final delivery into Haiti.

Main origin portsShanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and other Asian hubs

Main destination portsPort Au Prince (HTPAP), Lafiteau (HTLFF)

Indicative transit timeTypically 35–60 days, subject to transshipment

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Data Methodology and Sources

Port coverage, code presentation and trade commentary are prepared for logistics research and quotation planning. Public statistics are retained only where the reporting scope and year are sufficiently clear.

Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot reviewed in Nov 2026, with 14 Haiti port and terminal records indexed.
UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
UN Trade and Development — maritime transport context and port-sector reference material.
World Bank — logistics and trade-development context used for country-level interpretation.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — nautical and port-reference context for operational verification.

Haiti Port FAQ

How many seaports does Haiti have?

Haiti has 14 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed coverage figure, not a claim that every facility has the same operating status or capacity.

What is the busiest port in Haiti?

Port Au Prince, code HTPAP, is the leading commercial gateway in the Ecer Freight sample. A complete, independently comparable 2025 TEU ranking for all Haiti facilities is not consistently published.

What are the main Haiti port codes?

Commonly referenced codes in the indexed sample include HTPAP for Port Au Prince, HTCHA for Cap Haitien, HTLFF for Lafiteau and HTPLO for Port Lafito. The exact code should match the booked facility.

Which regions are important for Haiti sea freight?

The Port-au-Prince and Gulf of Gonave cluster is central to Haiti’s commercial freight network, while Cap Haitien and Fort Liberte serve northern and north-eastern locations. Les Cayes, Miragoane and Jeremie support southern and south-western areas.

Are Haiti port throughput figures available for 2025?

Publicly comparable national TEU, cargo-tonnage and berth totals for 2025 are not consistently available across the 14 indexed facilities. Carrier, terminal and authority confirmation is appropriate for shipment planning.

How can a shipper request a Haiti sea freight quote?

Shippers can compare FCL sea freight rates or LCL sea freight rates. A quotation normally requires origin and destination, cargo details, equipment, Incoterms and the requested shipping date.

Can Haiti port services and transit times change?

Yes. Sailing frequency, transshipment, equipment, terminal access, weather, security and inland delivery conditions can change. Transit times and port acceptance should be confirmed before booking.

Editorial note: Haiti port coverage and code records are based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot for Nov 2026. Public maritime context is reviewed against established institutional sources, while operational conditions, schedules and indicative transit times should be reconfirmed for each shipment. The page is reviewed and updated quarterly when relevant source data becomes available.

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