Seaport · Somalia
Port of Berbera
Berbera (Somalia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47820). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Somalia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SOBBO
- World Port Index no.
- 47820
- Coordinates
- 10.45°N, 45.02°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Somalia
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 3,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Berbera, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Berbera
Where is Port of Berbera?
Berbera (Somalia) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 10.45°N, 45.02°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Berbera?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SOBBO for Berbera. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Berbera?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 8.8 m for Berbera. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Berbera from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Salalah, Jeddah Islamic Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Berbera?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Berbera 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.