Bahamas

Port of Freeport (BS FPO)

Bahamas
Port of Freeport, Bahamas © ArnoldReinhold · CC BY 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BS FPO
Coordinates 26.5167, -78.7833 (26°31′N 78°47′W)
Nearest city Freeport
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1.5 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 16 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 23.2 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 367.3 m × 48.4 m × 15 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #274
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 184.23

Freeport operates as a working harbor in Bahamas, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at Freeport. Draft at the approach to Freeport is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Freeport located?
Freeport is a seaport in Bahamas.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Freeport?
The UN/LOCODE for Freeport is BS FPO.
What is the channel depth at Freeport?
The channel depth at Freeport is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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