Road Town Port Code Lookup

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VGRTN Road Town Port
Road Town Port is the seaport of Road town, in the city of Road townin The british virgin islands. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VGRTN.

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Port Code

VGRTN

Name

Road Town

Country / Region

The british virgin islands

City

Road town

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Est. Unit Price

$300/m³ Book Now

Port Overview

Road Town Port, VGRTN

Road Town is the principal urban and maritime gateway of Tortola in The British Virgin Islands. It is a small-island marine port serving local consumption, tourism-related activity, inter-island distribution and project or commercial cargo needs. For international shipments, the port is normally handled as a regional Caribbean destination rather than as a major transshipment hub. Our service team can coordinate the ocean booking, connecting-port arrangements, destination handling and delivery planning, with final routing subject to carrier acceptance and current port instructions.

UN/LOCODE	VGRTN
Port / city	ROAD TOWN / Road Town
Country or territory	The British Virgin Islands (VG)
Port profile	Marine port serving an island market; container, breakbulk and local marine operations should be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Island destinationSchedules depend on regional feeder connections, transshipment windows and local marine conditions.

Limited scaleDo not assume the equipment, storage, reefer, project-cargo or dangerous-goods capability of a large hub port.

Mixed cargo profileCommercial supplies, construction materials, consumer goods, hospitality supplies and personal effects are typical planning categories.

Destination coordinationConsignee readiness, customs documentation and final-island delivery arrangements are important to avoid storage or rehandling.

Quote validation requiredCarrier routing, transshipment port, equipment type, local charges and delivery terms should be reconfirmed before booking.

Facilities & Services

Handling Scope to Confirm Before Booking

Marine cargo handling: Road Town supports local port and vessel operations, but the exact availability of container handling, breakbulk equipment and berth access must be confirmed with the selected carrier or local agent.
Container services: FCL and LCL acceptance may depend on the nominated service, equipment positioning, consolidation plan and the transshipment port. Our team checks whether the shipment is routed as direct destination cargo or via a regional connection.
Warehousing and storage: Island storage capacity, free-time terms, reefer plugs and special-cargo space should never be presumed. We request written confirmation when cargo requires temperature control, long dwell time or segregation.
Customs and inspection: Import clearance, examination and release are coordinated through the applicable local process. Complete commercial documents help reduce avoidable holds.
Final delivery: Road access, consignee receiving hours, truck availability, site access and any onward inter-island movement are checked separately from the ocean booking.

For out-of-gauge, heavy-lift, reefer or hazardous cargo, our service team obtains a handling feasibility check before confirming the freight rate.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Routing and Schedule Controls

International cargo to VGRTN is commonly planned through one or more Caribbean or North American connecting points; the actual routing depends on the carrier network, origin, equipment and sailing availability.
Asia-origin cargo may require a regional transshipment arrangement rather than a dedicated service to Road Town. The number of connections and connection-port dwell directly affect the total transit time.
North American, European and regional Caribbean cargo may have different connection patterns, documentation cut-offs and destination handling arrangements.
Transit time is affected by transshipment synchronization, weather, vessel omissions, customs release, port congestion, equipment availability and inter-island delivery conditions. Our team provides an indicative schedule only until the carrier confirms the booking.

Platform reference: the supplied rate record shows an indicative LCL listing from Shenzhen with CMA, quoted at USD 300 per CBM and displaying “69 days after sailing.” This is a platform quotation reference, not a guaranteed transit time or current service commitment; rate validity, routing, sailing date and destination charges must be reconfirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island-Market Cargo Planning

Primary service area: Road Town and Tortola form the immediate destination market; onward movement to other British Virgin Islands requires a separate marine or local distribution plan.
Commercial and hospitality supplies: Packaged food, beverages, hotel supplies, retail inventory, household goods and replacement parts are common planning categories for an island economy.
Construction and maintenance cargo: Building materials, fixtures, tools, machinery parts and infrastructure-related cargo may require special attention to dimensions, weight distribution and delivery-site access.
Personal effects and small consignments: LCL, groupage and consolidated cargo can be practical, but packaging must withstand additional handling at connecting ports and during local delivery.
Seasonal exposure: Tourism cycles, severe weather and sailing changes can affect inventory planning; essential or time-sensitive cargo should be booked with schedule contingency.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Risk Controls

Cut-offs: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export customs filing, cargo delivery and dangerous-goods documents must meet the cut-offs of the actual load port and transshipment service. The destination port code does not determine the origin cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, SDS and packing certificate where applicable. Acceptance is subject to carrier, connecting port and destination handling approval.
Documentation: Ensure the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, consignee details, country of origin and import permits are consistent. For consolidated cargo, describe each package and commodity accurately.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, document queries, storage, demurrage or additional handling may arise if the consignee is not ready. Confirm importer-of-record responsibilities, broker appointment and delivery access before cargo arrival.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the origin, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, HS information, Incoterm, required delivery location and whether onward island distribution is needed.
Request confirmation of the complete routing, transshipment port, equipment type, connection plan, origin cut-offs, destination charges, free time and local delivery scope before approving the quote.
Use moisture-resistant, impact-resistant packaging and clear package marks. For construction or oversized cargo, provide lifting points, centre of gravity, dimensions and site photos where relevant.
For urgent or critical cargo, compare FCL, LCL, airfreight and staged replenishment options rather than relying on a single sailing. Build contingency for weather, connection changes and customs release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Road Town Freight FAQs

Is VGRTN suitable for a standard FCL shipment?

It may be, subject to the carrier’s current equipment, booking and destination acceptance. Our team verifies the equipment route, container handling arrangement, transshipment plan and final delivery conditions before confirming an FCL booking.

Can I book LCL cargo from China to Road Town?

LCL may be arranged through a consolidation and regional connection, but the consolidator, routing, cargo cut-off, destination deconsolidation point and local charges must be confirmed. The supplied platform listing is indicative and should not be treated as a guaranteed service.

Why can the total transit time change after booking?

Road Town shipments may rely on transshipment synchronization. Vessel omissions, missed connections, weather, equipment shortages, customs queries and local delivery constraints can all change the arrival plan.

What documents are normally needed for import clearance?

A commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee and importer details are normally required, with permits or additional documents depending on the commodity. Our team checks the document set with the appointed broker and carrier.

Can hazardous or oversized cargo be shipped to VGRTN?

Possibly, but acceptance is case-specific. Submit the complete DG declaration or engineering cargo profile before booking so the carrier and all connecting parties can review handling, stowage and delivery feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Port code, port name, country or territory, city, regional classification and platform quotation fields are based on the supplied port master data for VGRTN / ROAD TOWN. The platform record also indicates four FCL listings and two LCL listings; these are platform inventory indicators, not a statement of physical port capacity.

Operational comments in this module are professional planning guidance for an island marine-port destination. Carrier routing, equipment acceptance, cut-offs, charges, customs requirements, storage, berth access and delivery conditions are time-sensitive and must be verified with the selected carrier, local agent, customs broker and consignee before shipment execution.

No unverified figures for berth count, water depth, throughput, terminal capacity, operating hours or guaranteed transit time are presented.

VGRAD Road Town Port
Road Town Port is the seaport of Road town, in the city of Road townin The british virgin islands. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VGRAD.

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Port Code

VGRAD

Name

Road Town

Country / Region

The british virgin islands

City

Road town

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

18.4199950

Longitude

-64.6154400

Est. Unit Price

$262/m³ Book Now

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Port of Road Town · UN/LOCODE VGRAD

Road Town Port Logistics Overview

Road Town is a coastal port on the southern shore of Tortola, the largest island of the British Virgin Islands, approximately 96 km east of Puerto Rico. It is a mixed-use maritime gateway shaped by cruise calls, yacht activity, local cargo distribution and petroleum-related operations rather than by a large industrial container-terminal complex. Road Harbour has three specified berthing areas, while Baughers Bay includes a tanker pier and two offshore mooring berths for oil and gas tankers. For commercial shipments, our service team treats VGRAD as an island-port destination requiring careful schedule coordination, transshipment planning and confirmation of local delivery conditions. The supplied port record reports approximately 145,629 tons of cargo and 749 vessels handled annually; operational acceptance, berth assignment and cargo procedures should be reconfirmed before booking.

Country: The British Virgin Islands City: Road Town Coordinates: 18.419995, -64.615440 Port type: Coastal island port

Key Highlights

Mixed maritime profile

Road Town combines visitor-cruise, yacht, local cargo and petroleum-related port activity, so berth priorities and operating windows may vary by traffic type.

Island supply-chain exposure

Most commercial cargo ultimately depends on sea or feeder connections and local road delivery on Tortola; missed connections can have a greater impact than at mainland gateways.

Specialized tanker facilities

Baughers Bay is identified in the supplied record as having a tanker pier and two offshore mooring berths for oil and gas tankers.

Transshipment planning is central

For containerized and LCL cargo, the practical routing may involve a regional hub before the final island leg. Our team confirms the actual connection and acceptance before quoting.

Facilities & Services

Area	Operational relevance for shippers
Road Harbour	The supplied port data identifies three specific berthing areas. Exact berth use, vessel restrictions and cargo acceptance should be confirmed for each sailing.
Baughers Bay	Contains a tanker pier and two offshore mooring berths for oil and gas tankers according to the supplied port record. These facilities should not be assumed to be available for general cargo.
General cargo handling	Project, breakbulk, palletized and other non-containerized cargo may require prior approval, suitable lifting arrangements and a confirmed receiving point.
Container and LCL cargo	VGRAD should be handled as a service-dependent island destination. The booking team must verify whether the shipment moves as a direct call, feeder leg or transshipment service and where deconsolidation occurs.
Storage and delivery	Short-term storage, port collection, customs release and final delivery are subject to local availability and cargo dimensions. Our service team confirms the delivery location before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: International cargo may be connected through a Caribbean, Puerto Rico or other regional hub before the final VGRAD leg, depending on carrier network, equipment availability and destination acceptance.
Trade directions: The port serves island imports and maritime tourism-related demand. Export or re-export cargo is generally more dependent on available consolidation and feeder connections than on a fixed direct service.
Transit-time variables: Schedule reliability can be affected by transshipment waiting time, weather, berth availability, cruise traffic, equipment positioning, customs release and local delivery capacity.
Quoting standard: Our service team provides a routing-specific estimate only after checking the actual carrier itinerary, connection point, cargo type and cut-off. Published schedules and transit times are not a guaranteed delivery commitment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate logistics area is Tortola, with Road Town serving as the principal commercial and maritime center. Inter-island delivery requires separate confirmation of sailing, landing point and consignee access.

Tourism and marine supplies

Yacht chartering and visiting cruise vessels are major contributors to the local economy, supporting demand for provisions, maintenance items, spare parts and marine equipment.

General island consumption

Common shipment profiles may include packaged consumer goods, food and beverage supplies, building materials, household items and replacement equipment, subject to import controls.

Fuel-related movements

The tanker facilities at Baughers Bay indicate petroleum-related port activity. Fuel, chemicals and other regulated cargo require separate acceptance, documentation and safety review.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and booking: Local or feeder cut-off times can be earlier than the mainline schedule because cargo must be transferred through a connecting hub. Our team confirms documentation, gate, warehouse and transshipment cut-offs separately.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container or package details at quotation stage. Acceptance, segregation, quantity limits and any local approval must be confirmed before loading.
Documents and customs: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee/importer details and any product-specific permits should be consistent. Customs release and port delivery must be arranged before the cargo reaches the island.
Delivery constraints: Confirm truck access, road conditions, delivery address, unloading equipment, package dimensions and consignee availability. Oversized, heavy, temperature-sensitive or time-critical cargo needs a tailored delivery plan.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Request an all-in routing check before cargo readiness. We verify the ocean leg, transshipment point, final VGRAD acceptance, document cut-off and likely local delivery arrangement.
Use seaworthy export packaging with moisture protection and clear package marks. Island handling and possible transshipment make corner protection, pallet stability and accurate piece counts especially important.
For machinery, construction materials or marine spares, submit dimensions, gross weight, lifting points and photographs early so that handling and delivery equipment can be assessed before booking.
Keep a contingency plan for schedule changes, including flexible receiving dates, alternative regional connections or a different nearby gateway where commercially and operationally suitable. Any substitute route must be confirmed against the consignee’s import and delivery requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VGRAD suitable for a standard full-container shipment?

It may be suitable depending on the carrier’s current service, equipment plan and final receiving arrangements. Our team checks whether the shipment is accepted for a direct call or requires a regional transshipment before confirming the quotation.

Can general cargo use the tanker facilities at Baughers Bay?

Not by assumption. The supplied port record identifies those facilities for oil and gas tankers. General cargo must be assigned to an approved receiving and handling location after the vessel and cargo details are reviewed.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

At minimum, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, package type and quantity, together with the SDS and required dangerous-goods declaration. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and local requirements.

Why can the final island delivery take longer than the ocean leg?

The final move may depend on transshipment availability, berth or discharge timing, customs release, local trucking capacity and consignee access. Our service team separates ocean transit from port-to-door delivery when presenting the schedule.

Can our cargo be routed through another Caribbean gateway?

Potentially, where the carrier network, import procedure, cargo type and onward transport make it workable. We compare the alternative against total transit, handling risk, documentation and final delivery requirements rather than assuming it is automatically faster.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description, berthing information and reported annual cargo and vessel figures in this module are based on the supplied VGRAD port record. Figures and operating conditions that may change over time should be reconfirmed with the carrier, port operator, local agent and relevant authorities before shipment.

For British Virgin Islands government and regulatory confirmation, consult bvi.gov.vg. The domain is provided as a government reference point; current berth availability, customs procedures, dangerous-goods acceptance, port charges, cut-offs and vessel schedules must be verified for the specific shipment.

Our service team uses the above source boundary to distinguish supplied port facts from routing estimates and operational recommendations. No fixed carrier, sailing frequency, transit time, tariff, berth window or equipment capability is guaranteed without shipment-specific confirmation.