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Port of Lafiteau

HTLFF🇭🇹Haiti

Port Location

About Port of Lafiteau

Lafiteau is a small industrial port on Haiti's southern coast, north of the capital. It handles container and general cargo vessels. The port's jetties have undergone refurbishment.

Background
Lafiteau, also called Carrefour Lafiteau, is a small industrial port town, about nine miles north of the capital, Port-au-Prince, in the commune of Cabaret in the Haiti. It lies to the south of Titanyen. Many supply ships entered this port in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake as part of earthquake relief operations. The road to the port is maintained well after the earthquake, and the port and its jetties also, which suffered damage due to the earthquake, are in continuous process of refurbishing.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
16m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12195585 →
Wikidata
Q6471687 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HTLFF
Country
🇭🇹Haiti
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
HT-OU
Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
18.6905°
Longitude
-72.3570°

Terminals

PORT LAFITO

PORT LAFITO S.A.

Route Nationale No. 1, Chancerelles, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lafiteau?+
The approach to Lafiteau is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lafiteau Range Front Lighthouse at 0 NM to the NW. Other aids include Lafiteau Range Rear (0.1 NM NE), Pointe Fantasque (8.6 NM S), Port-Au-Prince Range Front (8.6 NM S), Pointe Du Lamentin (8.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Lafiteau on?+
The Port of Lafiteau is situated on the Caribbean Sea in HT. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Lafiteau?+
You can track vessels near Lafiteau (HTLFF) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for HTLFF on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lafiteau?+
The Port of Lafiteau operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Lafiteau?+
LAFITEAU (UN/Locode: HTLFF), Haiti is a seaport located at approximately 18.69048° N, -72.35703° E.
Where is the Port of Lafiteau located?+
Coordinates: 18.69048° N, -72.35703° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT AU PRINCE — UN/Locode: HTPAP — 18.55806° N, -72.36866° ESAINT MARC — UN/Locode: HTSMC — 19.11067° N, -72.70422° EPETIT GOAVE — UN/Locode: HTPEG — 18.43000° N, -72.87000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Lafiteau?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Lafiteau?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Lafiteau?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container and General Cargo.