France seaport freight traffic: Martinique
France seaport freight traffic: Martinique stood at 3.26 million tonnes in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2000 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross tonnage by port | |||||||||||
| Martinique (Fort-de-France) | 3.26 | 3.16 | 3.31 | 3 | 2.77 | 2.7 | 3.21 | 3.06 | 3 | 3.12 | |
| Bastia | 2.91 | 2.86 | 2.99 | 3 | 2.83 | 2.59 | 3.08 | 3.65 | 3.63 | 3.72 |
Understanding france seaport freight traffic: Martinique
Measuring the aggregate tonnage of maritime cargo handled at the principal dock installations of the Caribbean island department, this series tallies all inbound and outbound vessel shipments. It distinguishes this tropical maritime hub from other overseas territories and mainland ports, isolating its unique regional trade dynamics. The compilation encompasses containerized merchandise, fuel imports, and local agricultural exports processed through the island's primary marine terminal.
Evaluating these figures requires recognizing the heavy dependence on imported energy and manufactured goods characteristic of island economies in this region. Analysts should focus on annual comparisons to smooth out minor fluctuations caused by regional shipping line schedule changes. Contrasting this port's metrics with continental European harbors highlights the stark difference between localized import-dominated island supply chains and complex industrial mainland export networks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary port facility covered in this territorial dataset?
- The series tracks freight handled at the main commercial port located in Martinique.
- Does this metric include petroleum products imported for local energy use?
- Yes, refined fuel and energy product imports unloaded at the island's terminals contribute to the total tonnage figures.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over sequential period analysis?
- Annual comparisons account for seasonal shipping variations and periodic maintenance schedules at the island's docks.