MTSPB Port Code Lookup

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MTSPB Saint Paul's Bay (san Pawl Il-bahar) Port
Saint Paul's Bay (san Pawl Il-bahar) Port is the seaport of , in the city of Malta. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is MTSPB.

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Port Code

MTSPB

Name

Saint Paul's Bay (san Pawl Il-bahar)

Country / Region

Malta

City

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

35.9333333

Longitude

-14.3833333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Saint Paul's Bay, identified in the supplied port dataset as UN/LOCODE MTSPB, is a coastal location in Malta rather than a clearly identified container terminal or large commercial cargo gateway. Its logistics relevance is therefore best assessed as a local maritime point that may require onward coordination with Malta’s established commercial port facilities. For international FCL, LCL, project cargo and regular customs-controlled movements, our service team first verifies the actual carrier acceptance point, terminal nomination and delivery address before booking. The supplied coordinates are latitude 35.9333333 and longitude -14.3833333; these values are reproduced from the source dataset and should be checked against the operational location shown on shipping documents.

Reference	Supplied data	Forwarding interpretation
UN/LOCODE	MTSPB	Use only after carrier and terminal confirmation
Location	Saint Paul's Bay (San Pawl il-Bahar), Malta	Local coastal location; not assumed to be a container terminal
Port classification	Coastal/local maritime point	Commercial cargo routing requires operational verification

Key Highlights

Local-point coding riskMTSPB should not automatically be treated as the receiving terminal for an ocean container booking.

Terminal confirmation firstOur team verifies the carrier’s named place of receipt, discharge terminal and final delivery point before issuing routing advice.

Road-led inland movementMalta’s island geography makes truck appointment planning, vehicle access and delivery-site restrictions particularly important.

Transshipment dependenceInternational cargo may need connection through another Maltese commercial port or an overseas hub, subject to the carrier’s current network.

Small-location handlingBerth, cargo-handling, storage and customs arrangements must be confirmed case by case rather than assumed from the locality name.

Facilities & Services

Publicly stated information for MTSPB does not establish a dedicated container terminal, regular liner yard, rail connection or fixed cargo-handling specification at Saint Paul's Bay. We therefore separate the local destination from the commercial gateway used for the actual shipment.

Container handling: FCL and LCL cargo should be booked against the confirmed commercial terminal, not solely against the MTSPB locality code.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Heavy-lift equipment, quay access, storage and unloading permissions require advance confirmation for the named receiving facility.
Warehousing and consolidation: Our service team can arrange Malta-side deconsolidation, temporary storage or final delivery where available through the selected logistics provider.
Customs and inspection: Customs presentation, examination location and documentary requirements depend on the actual cargo route and assigned customs facility.
Inland distribution: Delivery is generally road-based; truck dimensions, access roads, parking, booking windows and consignee unloading capability should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logicInternational cargo is normally planned through the carrier’s available Malta gateway or an overseas transshipment hub; a direct call at Saint Paul's Bay must not be presumed.

European and Mediterranean cargoFeeder, short-sea or transshipment connections may be relevant, subject to vessel schedule, equipment availability and the confirmed terminal.

Asia, Middle East and other long-haul originsRouting commonly depends on the carrier’s hub structure and may involve one or more connections. Our team confirms the live routing before quotation.

Transit-time controlsSchedule reliability is affected by transshipment connection windows, port omissions, customs release, equipment repositioning, weather and local delivery appointments.

No fixed transit time, direct service, carrier, sailing frequency or guaranteed route is stated for MTSPB. Transit information is provided only after origin, destination, cargo type and confirmed terminal are reviewed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Saint Paul's Bay and nearby northern Malta delivery points may be served by road from the operational commercial gateway selected for the shipment.
Tourism and hospitality supply: Hotel, restaurant, retail and maintenance cargo may require timed delivery, tail-lift capability or site-specific unloading arrangements.
General merchandise: Consumer goods, spare parts, construction materials and packaged commercial cargo are more appropriately planned through a confirmed terminal and local distribution chain.
Special cargo: Temperature-controlled, hazardous, oversized or high-value shipments require advance acceptance checks, suitable equipment and a documented delivery plan.

Because Malta is an island market, the final-mile plan can be as important as the ocean leg. Our service team confirms consignee access, unloading resources and delivery restrictions before arranging dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Carrier SI, VGM, cargo cut-off, documentation cut-off and terminal receiving windows vary by the actual commercial gateway. Our team obtains written confirmation rather than applying a generic MTSPB deadline.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing details and emergency-contact information before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be confirmed before cargo dispatch.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any applicable licences or preference documents must be consistent. Customs presentation and examination are determined by the responsible authority and facility.
Inland delivery: Confirm vehicle type, cargo dimensions, gross weight, delivery appointment, road access, unloading equipment and consignee availability. Do not send a truck to a coastal locality without an agreed receiving point.

Shipping Tips

Use a two-stage quotationAsk our service team to quote the ocean leg and the Malta-side terminal-to-delivery leg separately until the receiving facility is confirmed.

Send cargo data earlyProvide dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity description, HS classification and DG status before equipment or space is requested.

Protect against misdeliveryMatch the booking confirmation, bill of lading, delivery order and consignee address. A locality code alone is not sufficient delivery instruction.

Keep a routing alternativeFor urgent or sensitive cargo, request an alternative Malta gateway, feeder connection or road-delivery plan in case the first terminal or sailing is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a container directly to MTSPB?

Not without verification. Our team first checks whether the carrier recognises MTSPB as a valid receiving or delivery location and identifies the actual terminal or port facility named in the booking.

Is Saint Paul's Bay a container terminal?

The supplied data identifies a locality and UN/LOCODE, but does not establish a dedicated container terminal. Container handling arrangements must therefore be confirmed with the selected carrier and terminal operator.

How long will cargo take to reach Saint Paul's Bay?

There is no universal transit time. It depends on origin, carrier routing, transshipment, customs release, equipment availability and the final road-delivery appointment. We provide a live estimate after these details are confirmed.

Can dangerous goods be delivered there?

Possibly, subject to carrier, terminal, road-transport and receiving-site acceptance. Complete DG declarations and packaging information must be submitted before the booking is accepted.

What should appear on the shipping instructions?

Use the carrier-confirmed port or terminal name, consignee and notify-party details, final delivery address, cargo description, package data, VGM and any customs or DG references. Our team checks the documents for consistency before submission.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, area classification, supplied coordinates and database identifiers in this module are reproduced from the provided MTSPB port dataset. Operational statements are deliberately limited to routing and verification guidance where a dedicated terminal specification was not established in the supplied data.

Malta transport and maritime regulatory reference: transport.gov.mt
Malta customs and import/export compliance reference: customs.gov.mt
Commercial-port and terminal verification reference when applicable: maltafreeport.com

Terminal acceptance, cut-offs, customs procedures, charges, equipment availability, routing and delivery conditions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed with the carrier, terminal, customs authority and receiving party before shipment execution.