VC Prefix and Three-Character UN/LOCODE Structure
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines uses the VC country prefix. A UN/LOCODE reference combines that prefix with a three-character location or facility identifier, such as VCKIN or VCCRP.
Seaports in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines has 9 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting inter-island shipping, regional Caribbean trade and international cargo movements.
Review UN/LOCODE references, port locations, cargo roles and indicative trade lanes for Saint Vincent And The Grenadines.
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Port Overview
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines is a small Caribbean maritime market with port activity concentrated around Kingstown and other island and coastal facilities. Indexed coverage and national throughput statistics represent different measures and should not be treated as equivalent.
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Saint Vincent And The Grenadines ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National seaborne cargo volume, 2025; YoY: no consolidated official public figure identified
Government maritime statistics review · 2025
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Container throughput, 2025; YoY: no consolidated official public figure identified
Government maritime statistics review · 2025
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Commercial berths nationwide, 2025; YoY: no consolidated official public figure identified
National port information review · 2025
How many seaports does Saint Vincent And The Grenadines have?
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines has 9 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot.
Which is the largest or busiest port in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines?
Kingstown is generally the principal commercial port area in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines; the indexed references include Kingstown, UN/LOCODE VCKIN, and the Kingstown entry VCKTN. Port-level throughput should be confirmed for the shipment period.
Which areas handle the main cargo activity?
The main cargo focus is the Kingstown area, with supporting activity at Campden Park, VCCRP, and Georgetown, VCGEO. Island facilities such as Mustique Island, VCMQS, and Union Island, VCUNI, are more closely associated with local, project, passenger or inter-island movements.
Top Ports in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
This table is an operational reference based on the order of activity in the Ecer Freight sample. A nationally harmonised 2025 port league table in million TEU is not publicly available for these facilities, so rank, throughput and YoY fields are left unreported rather than estimated.
Indexed port and terminal references, with 2025 throughput indicators where reliable public figures are available.
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kingstown | VCKTN | — | — | Kingstown area |
| — | Kingstown | VCKIN | — | — | Kingstown area |
| — | St.vincent | VCSTV | — | — | Saint Vincent |
| — | Campden Park | VCCRP | — | — | Southern Saint Vincent |
| — | Georgetown, Vc | VCGEO | — | — | Eastern Saint Vincent |
| — | Georgetown Vc | VCGRG | — | — | Eastern Saint Vincent |
Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Kingstown and Southern Saint Vincent
Kingstown is the principal urban and maritime concentration, while Campden Park provides an additional southern Saint Vincent reference for cargo planning.
Kingstown-area and southern Saint Vincent facilities
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstown | VCKTN | Kingstown / — | Principal urban port reference; general and inter-island cargo |
| Kingstown | VCKIN | — / — | Kingstown commercial port reference |
| Campden Park | VCCRP | Campden Park / — | Southern island cargo and logistics support |
Eastern Saint Vincent
Georgetown references cover facilities on the eastern side of Saint Vincent and may be relevant to local, agricultural, bulk or project cargo subject to facility confirmation.
Eastern Saint Vincent facilities
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Vc | VCGEO | — / — | Eastern Saint Vincent cargo reference |
| Georgetown Vc | VCGRG | Georgetown Vc / — | Local port and coastal cargo reference |
Grenadine Island Facilities
The Grenadine facilities serve dispersed island communities and tourism-oriented or inter-island movements. Available berth and cargo specifications should be checked before booking commercial freight.
Island port and terminal references
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustique Island | VCMQS | Mustique Island / — | Island supply, passenger and local cargo reference |
| Saint Vincent | VCSVD | Saint Vincent / — | Island-wide port reference; cargo role subject to confirmation |
| Union Island | VCUNI | Union Island / — | Inter-island supply and local cargo reference |
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Port Codes
City-Level and Terminal-Level References
The database may contain more than one code associated with a city or island. For example, VCKTN and VCKIN both appear as Kingstown references, so the exact facility, bill-of-lading instruction and carrier acceptance should be confirmed.
How to Verify a Port Code
Compare the code against the UNECE UN/LOCODE framework and the Ecer Freight port directory. The selected code should match the actual loading or discharge facility, not only the nearest island or city.
Shipping from Saint Vincent And The Grenadines: Main Trade Lanes
Schedules, transshipment points and transit times for Saint Vincent And The Grenadines vary by carrier, equipment availability, sailing frequency and final island destination. The following lanes are indicative planning references.
Caribbean Regional Shipping
Regional services connect Kingstown-area cargo with neighbouring Caribbean markets, often using feeder or transshipment arrangements.
North America and Miami Connections
Cargo for North American markets may move through a Caribbean hub before onward delivery to the United States or Canada.
Europe via Caribbean Transshipment
European-bound shipments generally depend on a regional consolidation or transshipment service and the selected ocean carrier.
Grenadine Island Supply Services
Island supply cargo may require smaller vessels, local services or a transfer from the main island network.
Data Sources and Methodology
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 9 Saint Vincent And The Grenadines port and terminal records, snapshot Nov 2026.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and navigational reference information.
- Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — official government context and public national information.
- Statistical Office of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — national statistical context where published and applicable.
Port names and codes are restricted to the supplied Ecer Freight sample. Throughput and YoY figures are shown only where a reliable, comparable public 2025 port-level series is available; otherwise the field is marked as unavailable rather than inferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seaports does Saint Vincent And The Grenadines have?
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines has 9 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the main port in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines?
Kingstown is generally the principal commercial port area. Ecer Freight indexes Kingstown under VCKIN and VCKTN, which should be matched to the precise facility required by the carrier or consignee.
What port codes are used in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines?
The country prefix is VC. Examples in the Ecer Freight sample include VCKIN, VCKTN, VCSTV, VCCRP, VCGEO, VCGRG, VCMQS, VCSVD and VCUNI.
Which regions handle cargo in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines?
Cargo activity is centred on Kingstown and southern Saint Vincent, with additional references in eastern Saint Vincent and the Grenadine islands. Local facility capability varies by location.
Are 2025 port throughput figures available?
A comparable official 2025 million-TEU league table was not identified for the indexed facilities. The page therefore separates Ecer Freight indexed coverage from national or port-level throughput statistics and does not estimate missing values.
How can a shipper verify the correct port code?
The shipper should compare the booking, bill of lading and carrier instructions with the relevant VC code, then cross-check the code in the UNECE framework and the Ecer Freight port directory.
How can a shipper request a freight rate from Saint Vincent And The Grenadines?
A shipper can request an FCL or LCL quotation using the freight-rate pages. The request should include the exact origin or destination code, cargo description, equipment, weight, volume and preferred sailing date.
Editorial note: Port names and UN/LOCODE references are based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot for Nov 2026. Public maritime, government and statistical sources are used for contextual validation, while schedules, port capability, rates and transit times remain subject to carrier confirmation. Data is reviewed and refreshed on a quarterly basis.
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