Seaport · Brazil
Port of Aratu
Aratu (Brazil) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12772). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRARB
- World Port Index no.
- 12772
- Coordinates
- 12.78°S, 38.50°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,780 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Aratu, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Aratu
Where is Port of Aratu?
Aratu (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 12.78°S, 38.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aratu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRARB for Aratu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Aratu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Santos, Itajaí / Navegantes, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Aratu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Aratu through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.