# Saipan (MP SPN)

**UN/LOCODE:** MP SPN  
**Country:** Northern Mariana Islands  
**Water Body:** North Pacific Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Natural)  
**GPS:** 15.2000, 145.6833

The Commonwealth Ports Authority runs Saipan, the principal seaport and largest cargo gateway of the Northern Mariana Islands. Its three-sided wharf offers several berths for container ships, bulk and general cargo, and US Navy logistics vessels. As an import-dependent island group, the CNMI brings in consumer goods, building materials and fuel through here, with Matson serving the route via Saipan Shipping Company at Lower Base. Boxes typically arrive as feeder traffic from hubs such as Guam and Asia rather than on direct deep-sea mainline calls. Distribution is confined to Saipan's road network, with no rail or inland waterway. For larger volumes or broader liner options, Apra Harbor on Guam is the nearest higher-capacity port.

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