Question 1

What is GBFWM?

Accepted Answer

GBFWM is the UN/LOCODE for Fort William, HLD, United Kingdom — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Fort William used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Fort William (GBFWM) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list GBFWM as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to United Kingdom.

Question 3

Where is Fort William located?

Accepted Answer

Fort William is located at approximately 56.8167°N, -5.1167°E in HLD.

Question 4

Where should I use the GBFWM port code?

Accepted Answer

Use GBFWM 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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