Seaport · Algeria
Port of Beni Saf
Beni Saf (Algeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45660). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DZBSF
- World Port Index no.
- 45660
- Coordinates
- 35.30°N, 1.38°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
- 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.
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 5,890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,910 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Beni Saf, 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. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Beni Saf
Where is Port of Beni Saf?
Beni Saf (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.30°N, 1.38°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Beni Saf?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DZBSF for Beni Saf. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Beni Saf from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Algeciras, Tanger Med, Valencia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Beni Saf?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Beni Saf 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.