Question 1

What is DESMA?

Accepted Answer

DESMA is the UN/LOCODE for Sankt Margarethen, SH, Germany — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Sankt Margarethen used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sankt Margarethen (DESMA) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list DESMA as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Germany.

Question 3

Where is Sankt Margarethen located?

Accepted Answer

Sankt Margarethen is located at approximately 53.9000°N, 9.2500°E in SH.

Question 4

Where should I use the DESMA port code?

Accepted Answer

Use DESMA on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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