SR Prefix and Three Characters
Suriname uses the country prefix SR. A complete code combines SR with three location characters, such as SRPBO for Paramaribo or SRICK for Nieuw Nickerie.
Seaports in Suriname: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Suriname has 11 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting coastal, river and industrial cargo movements along the Guiana coast.
Review Suriname port codes, cargo locations and indicative trade-lane planning information for 2026.
Suriname Port Overview
Suriname’s maritime network combines Paramaribo’s principal commercial activity with river and industrial locations serving regional distribution, agricultural cargo and project movements. Indexed coverage and international throughput rankings are separate measures.
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Suriname ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National seaborne cargo volume, 2025; year-on-year change not publicly reported in a consistent official series
Official maritime statistics 2025
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Container throughput, 2025; year-on-year change not publicly reported in a consistent official series
Official port statistics 2025
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Commercial berths, 2025; year-on-year change not publicly reported in a consistent official series
Official port information 2025
How many seaports does Suriname have?
Suriname has 11 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight, including Paramaribo (SRPBO), Paramaribo (SRPBM), Albina (SRABN), Wageningen (SRAGI) and Nieuw Nickerie (SRICK).
What is the main commercial port in Suriname?
Paramaribo is the principal commercial port location in the indexed Suriname network. Paramaribo is represented by SRPBO and SRPBM in the database, with SRPBO marked as a main port entry.
Which areas handle important Suriname cargo flows?
The Paramaribo area is the leading commercial cluster, while Paranam (SRPRM) and SRPAR support industrial cargo activity and Nieuw Nickerie (SRICK) and Wageningen (SRWAG) serve western agricultural and regional flows.
Top Suriname Ports by Indexed Activity
The table below follows the activity order of the Ecer Freight port sample. A reliable, comparable 2025 TEU league table is not publicly available for these individual Suriname locations, so ranking, throughput and year-on-year fields are shown together as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed freight and port locations in Suriname
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Paramaribo | SRPBM | — | — | Paramaribo |
| — | Paramaribo | SRPBO | — | — | Paramaribo |
| — | Albina | SRABN | — | — | Marowijne River |
| — | Wageningen | SRAGI | — | — | Western Suriname |
| — | Nieuw Nickerie | SRICK | — | — | Nickerie |
| — | Moengo | SRMGO | — | — | Marowijne |
| — | Moengo | SRMOJ | — | — | Moengo |
| — | Paranam | SRPAR | — | — | Para |
Suriname Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Paramaribo Commercial Cluster
Paramaribo is the main urban and commercial gateway in the indexed network, with two database entries representing port and terminal-level coverage.
Paramaribo locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | SRPBM | Paramaribo / — | Commercial and general cargo |
| Paramaribo | SRPBO | Paramaribo / — | Main indexed port entry |
Marowijne River and Eastern Cluster
Eastern locations connect riverine and border-area activity with cargo movements that may require multimodal planning and operational confirmation.
Eastern Suriname locations
Western Nickerie and Wageningen Cluster
Western ports support agricultural, regional and river-linked cargo flows around Nickerie and Wageningen.
Western Suriname locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Nickerie | SRICK | Nieuw Nickerie / — | Regional and agricultural cargo |
| Wageningen | SRAGI | Wageningen / — | Agricultural and river-linked cargo |
| Wageningen | SRWAG | Nickerie / — | Regional agricultural cargo |
Para Industrial Cluster
Paranam is associated with industrial and project cargo planning in the Para area, subject to terminal-specific handling conditions.
Para-area locations
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paranam | SRPAR | Para / — | Industrial and project cargo |
| Paranam | SRPRM | Paranam / — | Industrial and bulk-related cargo |
| Smalkalden | SRSMA | Paranam / — | Industrial terminal activity |
Suriname UN-LOCODE Guide
UN-LOCODE references help carriers, forwarders and customs teams identify the intended place of loading, discharge or inland transfer.
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code may cover a broader port area, while separate entries can identify a terminal, facility or operational location. The intended code should match the bill of lading and booking instructions.
How to Verify a Port Code
Check the UNECE UN-LOCODE resource and compare the result with the Ecer Freight port directory before submitting shipping documents.
Shipping from Suriname: Main Trade Lanes
Transit times are indicative planning ranges only. Actual schedules depend on transshipment, vessel availability, port operations, cargo type and final delivery location.
Suriname to the Caribbean
Regional services connect Suriname cargo with Caribbean distribution points, often using direct or transshipment routings.
Suriname to North America
North American cargo generally requires a scheduled regional connection or transshipment through a larger hub.
Suriname to Europe
Europe-bound shipments may be arranged through Caribbean or South American hub connections, depending on the carrier service.
Suriname to South America
South American movements can serve nearby regional markets and may combine ocean freight with inland or coastal feeder legs.
Sources and Methodology
Port coverage, code presentation and trade guidance are separated from official national and international statistics. Where an individual-port 2025 figure could not be verified from a consistent public source, the page does not estimate it.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory containing 11 indexed Suriname ports and terminals; database snapshot: Nov 2026.
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe — UN-LOCODE structure and location-code verification reference.
- United Nations Trade and Development — international maritime transport and trade context.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — nautical and port reference information for operational cross-checking.
- Government of Suriname — national-government reference point for official policy and public information.
Suriname Seaport FAQ
How many seaports does Suriname have?
Suriname has 11 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of the Nov 2026 database snapshot.
Which is the busiest port in Suriname?
Paramaribo is generally the main commercial port location in Suriname. The indexed Paramaribo entries are SRPBO and SRPBM, but a verified 2025 individual-port throughput ranking is not publicly available.
What are the main port codes in Suriname?
Key indexed codes include SRPBO and SRPBM for Paramaribo, SRABN for Albina, SRICK for Nieuw Nickerie, SRPRM for Paranam and SRAGI for Wageningen.
Which regions are important for Suriname cargo?
Paramaribo is the principal commercial cluster. Paranam has an industrial role, while Nickerie, Wageningen, Albina and Moengo support western, river-linked or regional cargo movements.
How current is the Suriname port information?
The database snapshot is Nov 2026, the most recent complete statistical reference year is 2025, and editorial port content is reviewed quarterly. Carrier schedules and terminal conditions remain subject to confirmation.
How can a shipper request a Suriname freight quote?
Shippers can review FCL sea freight rates or LCL sea freight rates, then confirm the origin code, destination, cargo details and required service.
Editorial note: This Suriname port page combines the Ecer Freight first-party port directory with publicly available international maritime references. Indexed port coverage is updated from the database snapshot, while statistical and trade context is reviewed quarterly; schedules, port calls, handling restrictions and freight rates should be reconfirmed before booking.
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