Port Overview
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The Port of Saint Louis du Sud is a private port. There has only been one vessel call since the port was constructed. The Danica Sunbeam was chartered by WFP as part of the 2021 Les Cayes earthquake response and discharged bagged rice in the port. The port deep and well sheltered. The entrance to the port is straightforward. There are no channel marks. There is a port boat which can assist with mooring. The wharf suffered some damage in the Les Cayes earthquake but is still serviceable. There is a single commercial wharf. APN, SEMANAH and Customs have offices inside the port. Port fees are charged in this port. USD 200/truck for roro vessels.
The port consists of 1 deep sheltered berth 50m long. There are 4 reasonable bollards along the wharf. There are sturdy tyres placed as fenders. The height of the wharf is 2.4 m. It would be possible to conduct roro operations from the NE end of the pier. There is a newly formed association of stevedores from the local community.
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Haiti |
Province or District |
Department du Sud |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Port-au-Prince (176 km) Les Cayes (37 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Saint Louis du Sud |
Latitude |
18.258667 |
Longitude |
-73.557644 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Port du Saint Louis du Sud |
Management Contact Person |
Director – Milot Zephir +509 3486 3360 Security – Jorile Adrien +509 4645 4375 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Toussaint Louverture Port-au-Prince International Airport |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
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Length (m) |
Height of berth from sea level |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
50 |
2.4 m |
12 m |
This is a well-protected berth |
Roro Berth |
1 |
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NE end of pier Not an official berth but could be used. |
Container Berth |
0 |
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Silo Berth |
0 |
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Berthing Tugs |
0 |
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Water Barges |
0 |
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Port Handling Equipment
There is no handling equipment.
Storage Facilities
There is a secure flat area adjacent to the port where MSUs can be erected.
Security
The port is well fenced and there is 24/7 security on guard. There is one access via a sliding gate. The port has security lighting. The adjacent storage area is also well-fenced and secured.
Port Access
Access is via a 7km unpaved road. The road is new and poorly maintained. There re large puddle of standing water which may cause issues in the rainy season. The road will require considerable maintenance to remain serviceable by trucks.
Main Berth
Earthquake damage
RoRo berth