Suriname

Port of Paramaribo (SR PBM)

Suriname
Port of Paramaribo, Suriname © NullAspect · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE SR PBM
Coordinates 5.8333, -55.1667 (5°50′N 55°10′W)
Nearest city Paramaribo
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 4.6 m
Anchorage depth 5 m
Cargo pier depth 6 m
Oil terminal depth 6.2 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 225 m × 30 m × 8.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #218
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 99.87

Paramaribo operates as a working harbor in Suriname, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Paramaribo. Draft at the approach to Paramaribo is constrained by a 4.6 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Paramaribo located?
Paramaribo is a seaport in Suriname.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paramaribo?
The UN/LOCODE for Paramaribo is SR PBM.
What is the channel depth at Paramaribo?
The channel depth at Paramaribo is 4.6 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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