Seaport · Cuba
Port of Caibarien
Caibarien (Cuba) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10140). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUCAI
- World Port Index no.
- 10140
- Coordinates
- 22.53°N, 79.47°W
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 7.0 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 2.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 6.1 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
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) | 8,770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,790 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Caibarien, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Caibarien
Where is Port of Caibarien?
Caibarien (Cuba) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 22.53°N, 79.47°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Caibarien?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUCAI for Caibarien. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Caibarien?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 2.0 m for Caibarien. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Caibarien from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Miami, Port Everglades, Freeport (Bahamas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Caibarien?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Caibarien 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.