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ParanamSR PRM
Very SmallRiver (Natural)Suriname River
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UNLOCODESR PRM
Water BodySuriname River
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth4.3 m
Lat5.6167
Lng-55.1000
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Alcoa, through its subsidiary Suralco, opened an aluminium smelter at Paranam in 1965, powered by the Afobaka hydroelectric dam. The works port, some 30 km up the Suriname River, handled bauxite and alumina for decades. With the smelter shut down around 2000 and the refinery closed in 2015, the site lost its industrial base, and cargo activity has since been much reduced, limited to residual use and diversification projects. The pier offers a good depth of about 12.5 m and can take larger vessels, but no regular container or liner services operate here. For forwarders, Paranam (SR PRM) is today a specialised industrial location with limited, project-driven demand. General imports and exports run through the main port of Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven, roughly 30 km north), while Nieuw Nickerie serves bulk needs in the west of the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paranam?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Paranam is SR PRM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Paranam located?▼
The port of Paranam is located in Suriname (Suriname River).
What is the size of the port Paranam?▼
Paranam is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Paranam?▼
The channel depth of Paranam is 4.3 meters.
Location & Weather
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5.61667, -55.10000
Channel depth: 4.3 m
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