Seaport · Belize
Port of Belize City
Belize City (Belize) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9590). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Belize
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BZBZE
- World Port Index no.
- 9590
- Coordinates
- 17.50°N, 88.18°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Belize
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 18.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 140.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 300.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 8.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 8,890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,340 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Belize City, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Belize City
Where is Port of Belize City?
Belize City (Belize) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.50°N, 88.18°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Belize City?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BZBZE for Belize City. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Belize City?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 140.0 m, draft 7.5 m for Belize City. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Belize City have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Belize City. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Belize City from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,340 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Veracruz.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Belize City?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Belize City 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.