Port of Saint Barthelemy

SaintBarthelemy, a strategic port within the Pointe-à-Pitre administrative region of Guadeloupe (France), operates under the UN/LOCODE GPSBH and coordinates 16.2544056°N, -61.5323532°W, situating it at a pivotal node in the Caribbean maritime network. As part of France’s Guadeloupe archipelago, this port benefits from a stable governance framework, modern infrastructure, and a timezone aligned with America/Guadeloupe, facilitating consistent operational synchrony with European and Atlantic operations. Its natural and man-made harbor systems cater to transoceanic cargo, passenger vessels, and regional trade, leveraging Guadeloupe’s status as a key economic and military hub in the Lesser Antilles. The port’s geographic positioning supports global shipping routes, while its integration into France’s broader maritime policies enhances its role in international logistics, fisheries, and maritime security, underscored by its documented compliance with regional maritime standards.