Suriname

Port of Paramaribo (SR PBM)

UN/LOCODE
SR PBM
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
4.6 m
Nearest city
Paramaribo
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Suriname
Port of Paramaribo, Suriname © NullAspect · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Coordinates
5.8333, -55.1667 (5°50′N 55°10′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
2 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 tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
#218
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #218
99.87
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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