General Description
Location: The port is situated on the SW coast of Basse-Terre, one of a group of islands which form Guadeloupe. General overview: The port consists of an open harbour capable of accommodating cargo vessels, cruise liners and inter island Ro-Ro traffic. Traffic figures: Approx 2,000 vessels and 56,300t of general and containerised cargo handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 300m, beam 30m, draught 8.8m.