Seaport · Romania
Port of Braila
Braila (Romania) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 43590). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Romania
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ROBRA
- World Port Index no.
- 43590
- Coordinates
- 45.25°N, 27.98°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Romania
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 140.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Braila, 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. 183 (Enroute) - North Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Braila
Where is Port of Braila?
Braila (Romania) lies on the Black Sea, at about 45.25°N, 27.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Braila?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ROBRA for Braila. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Braila?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 140.9 m, beam 20.0 m for Braila. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Braila have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Braila. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Braila from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Braila?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Braila 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.