Freeport
Bahamas
BSFPO
AIS limited in region
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Freeport Container Port (FCP) operated by Hutchison. Caribbean transhipment hub. Hurricane-exposed — Grand Bahama severely affected by Hurricane Dorian (2019). Primarily transhipment, limited domestic market.

Weekly Operational Update
No Data

Week of 10 April 2026

Customs Reality at Freeport
5d
Published free time
4d
Effective free time

Free trade zone. Transhipment cargo simplified.

Demurrage: $22/TEU/day · Detention: $14/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Documentation for FTZ compliance
Alternative Ports to Freeport

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Jun-Nov (Hurricane)
Direct hurricane corridor. Dorian devastated Grand Bahama 2019.
Critical risk. Monitor NHC closely. Insurance implications.

Sources

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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