Seaport · Russia
Port of Azov
Azov (Russia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 44080). It lies on the Sea of Azov.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUAZO
- World Port Index no.
- 44080
- Coordinates
- 47.10°N, 39.43°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Azov; Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Azov, 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: Admiralty Sailing Directions - NP24 - Black Sea and Sea of Azov Pilot (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office).
Frequently asked questions about Azov
Where is Port of Azov?
Azov (Russia) lies on the Sea of Azov, at about 47.10°N, 39.43°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Azov?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUAZO for Azov. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Azov from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Mersin.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Azov?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Azov 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.