Seaport · Mexico
Port of Campeche
Campeche (Mexico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9500). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXCPE
- World Port Index no.
- 9500
- Coordinates
- 19.85°N, 90.55°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 8,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Campeche, 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 Campeche
Where is Port of Campeche?
Campeche (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 19.85°N, 90.55°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Campeche?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXCPE for Campeche. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Campeche from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Veracruz, Puerto Quetzal.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Campeche?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Campeche 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.