Jules Sedney Harbour
| Jules Sedney Harbour | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Suriname |
| Location | Beekhuizen, Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Coordinates | 5°48′45″N 55°09′57″W / 5.812582°N 55.165705°W |
| UN/LOCODE | SRPBM |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Operated by | Havenbeheer Suriname |
| Size | 60 hectares (150 acres) |
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| Website havenbeheer.com | |
Jules Sedney Harbour is the main seaport for cargo ships in Paramaribo, Suriname. Until 2016, the harbour was called Nieuwe Haven (New Harbour). It is one of the two main cargo ports of Suriname. The other being Nieuw-Nickerie. Paramaribo used to have a generic harbour at Waterkant. In 1965, Nieuwe Haven opened as a specialised cargo harbour.