What CEI.BA Guadeloupe does

CEI.BA Guadeloupe (legal name: SA CEI.BA) is a privately held French company headquartered in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, that has operated the Port Community System (PCS) for Guadeloupe's ports and airport since 2002, making it the first PCS operator in the Caribbean. Founded in 2002 by the Port and Maritime Association of Guadeloupe (UMEP), the company manages the S)ONE platform — a next-generation collaborative PCS developed by SOGET (Le Havre, France) — that connects shipping companies, maritime agents, airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, terminal operators, warehouses, and French Customs (DGDDI) into a single digital window for import, export, and transshipment procedures. The platform comprises S)ONE as the core, complemented by SOGET Customs (e-customs procedures), SOGET ICS (European security filings / ENS declarations), SOGET GAMMA (excise movements), and BECCA V4.0, a free electronic maritime freight exchange operated as a sub-brand.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: recurring PCS platform access and licensing fees from 130+ connected operators, Qualiopi-certified training services (eligible for OPCO financing), managed technical support and system-interfacing services via its Systems & Networks department, and consulting/change-management work alongside SOGET. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, focused on the Caribbean maritime and airport community, with named enterprise customers including CMA CGM, MARFRET, GEODIS, DB Schenker, Bolloré Logistics, DHL, FedEx, Air Caraïbes, Air France, and Douane Jarry. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company employs approximately 7 people and has raised only modest European Social Fund grants (€129K, 2016-2019) for training. Strategically, CEI.BA is currently executing a multi-year migration to the new-generation S)ONE platform (completed June 2024), expanding into air freight via the S)ONE Aérien module (January 2025), and supporting the deployment of S)ONE in Jamaica — where it covers 85% of foreign trade and connects roughly 950 economic players.

Name

CEI.BA Guadeloupe

Legal name

SA CEI.BA

Website

https://ceiba-gp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEI.BA Guadeloupe (founded 2002) operates the Caribbean’s first Port Community System, running the S)ONE platform for 130+ maritime, air, and customs operators in Guadeloupe and Jamaica.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Community System Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal/Community Rail-Truck Coordination & Slot/Appointment Systems (TLAHAOAM)

Keywords

• Port community system
• Customs clearance software
• Maritime logistics platform
• Electronic freight exchange
• Cargo tracking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

BAIE-MAHAULT, GUADELOUPE (FWI)

HQ country

Guadeloupe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Community System (PCS) Platform Management: CEI.BA manages and operates the S)ONE PCS platform for the Guadeloupe port and airport community. Revenue is derived from platform access fees, licensing of the SOGET-built PCS to maritime and logistics operators, and related service fees.
2. Training Services: CEI.BA is a Qualiopi-certified training center (certified category: Actions de Formation) providing S)ONE, SOGET Customs, and customs procedures training to port and airport community operators. Training can be financed through OPCO (French professional training funding body). Revenue from course fees charged to trainees and their employers.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Department Systems & Networks provides ongoing technical support, system access management, and interfacing services for clients connecting their IT systems to the PCS platform. Revenue generated through service contracts.
4. Consulting and Studies: CEI.BA provides change management, technical consulting, and expertise for the implementation of Port Community Systems across Caribbean port and airport communities, working alongside SOGET.
5. BECCA Electronic Freight Exchange: BECCA V4.0 is described as a free freight exchange platform accessible at www.becca-exchange.com, suggesting the platform may be offered free of charge to attract users and generate indirect revenue through network effects and ecosystem value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CEI.BA Guadeloupe operates and manages the Port Community System (PCS) for maritime and air transportation in Guadeloupe, based on the S)ONE platform developed by partner SOGET. It provides a single-window system for dematerializing import, export, and transshipment procedures, integrating customs, port authorities, shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, and warehouses. The company also operates BECCA, a free electronic maritime freight exchange, and delivers Qualiopi-certified training, technical support, and consulting services.

Product overview

CEI.BA Guadeloupe operates a unified platform architecture centered on S)ONE, a next-generation Port Community System developed by partner SOGET. The core S)ONE platform provides single-window capabilities for maritime and air transportation, managing import, export, and transshipment procedures. This core system is enhanced by SOGET Customs Suite modules including SOGET Customs (e-customs procedures), SOGET ICS (European security filings), and SOGET GAMMA (excise movement tracking). CEI.BA also offers BECCA, a separately branded electronic freight exchange platform accessible via S)ONE, representing an integrated marketplace module for the logistics community. The company provides associated support, training, and consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BECCA: Electronic Maritime Freight Exchange platform - a web application connecting carriers, freight forwarders, shippers and logistics operators in an online marketplace. BECCA V4.0 is the first free freight exchange in the Caribbean.
• S)ONE
• SOGET Customs
• SOGET ICS

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 million tonnes of goods processed in Guadeloupe in 2023 through the PCS
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Jamaica PCSmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024CEI.BA Guadeloupe supported Jamaica PCS in deploying S)ONE in Jamaica. CEI.BA's teams leveraged their experience from Guadeloupe to assist in the Jamaica implementation, which went 100% operational for maritime flows in April 2020. The collaboration was part of the CLOVIS project (INTERREG co-financed).
• DGDDI (Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects) — Guadeloupe and Northern IslandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024On February 28, 2024, CEI.BA signed a partnership convention with DGDDI Guadeloupe and Northern Islands for the implementation of S)ONE. This formalizes the Public-Private Partnership between CEI.BA and French Customs for digital customs clearance and PCS operations in Guadeloupe.
• PMAC (Port Management Association of the Caribbean)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2019CEI.BA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PMAC on June 25, 2019, in Fort-Lauderdale, for the promotion of the BECCA electronic freight exchange platform among PMAC's Caribbean members. PMAC committed to promoting BECCA to its member ports and organizations, while CEI.BA offers preferential conditions to PMAC members. CEI.BA is also an associate member of PMAC and participates in working groups on cybersecurity, PCS, and maritime incubator initiatives.
• INTERREG Caraïbes ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CEI.BA's CLOVIS (Caribbean Laboratory for Open and Value-Added Information Systems) and BECCA (Bourse Electronique de Fret Maritime) projects were co-financed by the INTERREG Caraïbes program, managed by the Guadeloupe Regional Council. INTERREG is a European funding program supporting cross-border cooperation in the Caribbean.
• SOGET (Le Havre, France)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002CEI.BA has been SOGET's partner since 2002. SOGET, based in Le Havre, France, is the developer of the S)ONE Port Community System platform. CEI.BA manages the S)ONE platform for the Guadeloupe port and airport community under this partnership. CEI.BA also supported SOGET in deploying S)ONE in Jamaica as part of the CLOVIS project. SOGET is a Gold Microsoft partner since 2011.
• UMEP (Union Maritime et Portuaire de Guadeloupe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002UMEP (Port and Maritime Association of Guadeloupe) is the originating initiative behind CEI.BA's EDI system deployment. The PCS system is an initiative of UMEP. CEI.BA works closely with UMEP on industry events, seminars, and port community development. Christophe FOUCAULT, CEO of CEI.BA, is a member of SEFACIL's Executive Committee and President of UMEP's Supervisory Board.
• Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPMG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuadeloupe Port Caraïbes (Grand Port Maritime de Guadeloupe, GPMG) is a key partner in the Guadeloupe port ecosystem. CEI.BA provides PCS services to GPMG's ports, and GPMG is a member of CEI.BA's community. The port received the 'Security' award at CSA 2018, representing the entire Guadeloupe port community including CEI.BA.
• SEFACIL FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEFACIL is a foundation that coordinates the 'Dynamiques portuaires latino-caribéennes' book project. Christophe FOUCAULT, CEO of CEI.BA, is a member of SEFACIL's Executive Committee and initiated the publication. CEI.BA contributed a chapter on 'La digitalisation au cœur de la modernisation logistique caribéenne'.
• Guadeloupe Tech (Digital Economy Cluster)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEI.BA is a member of Guadeloupe Tech, the digital and disruptive economy cluster of Guadeloupe. The company participates in STARTUP.GP events and roundtables, promoting digital innovation and Caribbean digital company development.
• Guadeloupe Regional CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Guadeloupe Regional Council manages the INTERREG Caraïbes program that co-financed CLOVIS and BECCA. CEI.BA also coordinates with the Regional Council on port development initiatives and the 'Hub Antilles' project.
• Cluster Maritime Guadeloupe (CMG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEI.BA is a member of the Cluster Maritime Guadeloupe, a maritime industry cluster bringing together Guadeloupe's maritime and port stakeholders.
• OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences — French Professional Training Fund)minorOthersAs a Qualiopi-certified training center, CEI.BA's training programs can be financed through OPCO (operators of skills development funds). This enables companies in the port community to use their professional training budget for CEI.BA courses.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Portbase: Portbase operates the Port Community Systems for the Port of Rotterdam and Port of Amsterdam, connecting shipping lines, terminals, customs, and forwarders. It is a leading European PCS operator and the closest functional analog to CEI.BA in terms of single-window community platform design and network-effect business model.
• CargoSmart: CargoSmart provides global shipping and port community software, including vessel schedules, port operations, and EDI integrations. It is a direct peer offering cloud-based PCS-style capabilities to ocean carriers, terminals, and forwarders worldwide.
• SOGET: SOGET (Le Havre, France) is the developer of the S)ONE Port Community System that CEI.BA operates in Guadeloupe and Jamaica, and SOGET's own home-market PCS operator in Le Havre. It is both CEI.BA's technology partner and the most direct comparable PCS operator, sharing the same platform, customer types, and customs-integration model.

Broad incumbents

• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes is a large incumbent in global trade compliance, customs filing, and logistics technology, including port and customs EDI solutions. It overlaps with CEI.BA's SOGET ICS and customs-integration stack but serves a much broader customer base and product portfolio.
• AEB (International): AEB provides trade compliance, customs management, and logistics software across Europe, with deep integration into EU customs procedures (similar to SOGET Customs). It is a broader incumbent serving enterprise customers in the same regulatory space as CEI.BA's customs modules.

Emerging players

• eCustoms: eCustoms is a UK-based emerging provider of customs declaration software and trade compliance tooling serving UK and EU markets. It is an emerging player tackling customs and EDI workflows that overlap with CEI.BA's SOGET Customs Suite offerings.

Regional players

• Port of Le Havre (HAROPA): HAROPA / Port of Le Havre is where SOGET originated its PCS platform. It is a regional peer ecosystem with comparable customs-port community dynamics, illustrating the home-market context that gave rise to the S)ONE technology CEI.BA licenses.
• Jamaica PCS (Jamaica Customs Agency platform): The Jamaica PCS — the S)ONE deployment in Jamaica — is a regional peer operating the same platform as CEI.BA but under different governance. It demonstrates the exportability of the model that CEI.BA pioneered and is the closest geographic analog outside of Guadeloupe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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