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VCKTN Kingstown Port
Kingstown Port is the seaport of Kingstown, in the city of Kingstownin St.vincent and the grenadines. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is VCKTN.

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Port Code

VCKTN

Name

Kingstown

Country / Region

St.vincent and the grenadines

City

Kingstown

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

13.1565200

Longitude

-61.2367550

Est. Unit Price

$305/m³ Book Now

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Kingstown Port (VCKTN) Overview

Kingstown is a maritime port on the southwest coast of St. Vincent, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, serving the country’s principal commercial and urban market. As a small island gateway, it is best assessed as a regional liner and general-cargo port rather than a large transshipment hub. The port has two jetties handling mainly liner calls and palletised cargo, including bananas, with additional berthing locations at Camden Park Bay and Arnos Vale. The supplied port record states that approximately 1,000 vessels call annually and that about 208,000 tonnes of cargo are handled. Our platform uses VCKTN as the primary reference for Kingstown bookings, while the final berth, equipment, draft and cargo acceptance must be confirmed with the appointed carrier and local port agents.

UN/LOCODE	VCKTN
Country / City	St. Vincent and the Grenadines / Kingstown
Coordinates	13.1565200, -61.2367550
Port profile	Small Caribbean sea port serving liner, palletised and general cargo movements

Key Logistics Highlights

Island gatewaySea freight planning depends on feeder connections, transshipment windows and the availability of onward space.

Multi-location berthingKingstown, Camden Park Bay and Arnos Vale may involve different handling arrangements; the confirmed berth should be checked before loading.

Moderate vessel limitsThe supplied record lists a North Cruise Ship Berth limit of LOA 260 m, draft 9.0 m and 70,000 GT, and a Deepwater Pier limit of LOA 168 m and draft 9.1 m.

Conventional cargo mixLiner cargo, palletised agricultural products, consumer supplies and project or general cargo require careful stowage and documentation planning.

Facilities & Services

Jetties and berths: Two jetties are identified in the supplied port record, with additional berthing areas at Camden Park Bay and Arnos Vale. The operating berth is cargo- and vessel-dependent.
General and palletised cargo: The port is suited to liner cargo and palletised shipments. Our service team will verify whether cargo is handled as containerised, breakbulk or project cargo before booking.
Container operations: Container acceptance, reefer plugs, empty release, handling equipment and terminal cut-offs are subject to the nominated carrier and local terminal arrangement; these should not be assumed from the port code alone.
Storage and inspection: Short-term yard, warehouse, customs inspection and devanning arrangements require confirmation with the local agent, especially for controlled, perishable or oversized cargo.
Inland distribution: Final delivery is generally road-based within the island. Vehicle access, delivery windows, lifting requirements and site conditions should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Export cargo from Asia, North America or Europe will commonly require a mainline service combined with a Caribbean feeder or regional relay. The actual routing depends on the carrier’s current network and available transshipment hub.
Regional cargo may connect through larger Caribbean gateways before moving to Kingstown. A connection is not the same as a direct sailing, so our platform will confirm the routing shown on the booking confirmation.
Schedule reliability can be affected by feeder availability, port rotation changes, weather, berth allocation, cargo readiness, customs release and missed transshipment connections.
For urgent or seasonal cargo, shippers should request a routing with buffer time and confirm the latest cut-off, estimated departure, estimated arrival and transshipment risk with our service team.

No fixed transit time, sailing frequency or direct-service promise should be made without a current carrier quotation and written schedule confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandKingstown primarily serves St. Vincent’s population centres, commercial importers, retailers, manufacturers and public-sector supply chains.

Agricultural cargoPalletised bananas and other agricultural or food-related cargo may require moisture protection, ventilation, fast release and, where applicable, temperature-controlled planning.

Import cargoCommon planning categories include packaged food, beverages, building materials, household goods, machinery, vehicles and retail replenishment cargo.

Project and oversized shipmentsHeavy lifts, long pieces and non-standard cargo require advance review of berth, road access, lifting equipment, turning space and delivery-site constraints.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Carrier booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, terminal receiving window and any transshipment cut-off may differ. Our platform will use the carrier’s written instructions rather than a generic port deadline.
Dangerous goods: A complete IMO declaration, accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and emergency contact information may be required before acceptance. Carrier and local approval must be obtained in advance.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and origin or sanitary documents should be aligned with the cargo. Customs holds, inspection and document discrepancies can delay island delivery.
Equipment and delivery: Confirm container type, gross weight, dimensions, reefer power, chassis availability, unloading equipment and consignee site access before the final delivery appointment.

Practical Shipping Tips

Provide cargo description, HS information, package count, dimensions, gross weight, ready date and delivery address at quotation stage so our service team can assess routing and handling constraints.
For palletised or agricultural cargo, use export-grade pallets, stable wrapping, corner protection and clear marks. Confirm moisture, ventilation and temperature requirements before booking.
For oversized, heavy, reefer or dangerous cargo, submit technical details early and obtain written acceptance before production, stuffing or dispatch.
Keep schedule contingency for feeder connections and local clearance. If a sailing changes, our team can review alternative regional routing or a different transshipment plan subject to carrier availability.

Kingstown Port FAQs

Is VCKTN suitable for full-container-load shipments?: It may be suitable when the nominated carrier accepts the equipment and provides a current service to Kingstown. Space, equipment availability, connection point and final delivery conditions must be confirmed for each booking.
Can cargo be shipped directly to Kingstown from Asia or Europe?: Direct service cannot be assumed. Many routings may involve a Caribbean transshipment or feeder leg, and our platform will identify the actual routing and connection arrangement in the quotation.
What cargo needs the earliest operational review?: Dangerous goods, reefers, perishables, vehicles, heavy-lift cargo and over-dimensional pieces should be reviewed before booking because acceptance, equipment, berth and delivery requirements may vary.
Are the stated vessel dimensions guaranteed for every call?: No. The supplied record provides reference limits for specified facilities. Actual acceptance depends on berth allocation, marine restrictions, weather, draft, vessel particulars and port or carrier confirmation.
How can our platform reduce clearance and delivery delays?: Send complete commercial and cargo details early, align the invoice and packing list, confirm permits where required, and provide consignee contact and delivery-site information before the shipment reaches the island.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, facility descriptions and vessel-reference parameters are based on the supplied VCKTN port record. Cargo acceptance, berth allocation, cut-offs, schedules, equipment, customs procedures and delivery conditions are operational items that must be reconfirmed with the appointed carrier, terminal and local agent.

UN/LOCODE reference information can be cross-checked through unece.org. The linked source supports code-level reference only; it does not replace a current carrier booking, port-agent instruction or local regulatory confirmation.

Data boundary: approximate vessel and cargo figures, berth limits and facility descriptions are retained only as supplied and should be treated as reference information until validated for the specific vessel, cargo and sailing.