Seaport · Gabon
Port of Cap Lopez
Cap Lopez (Gabon) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46445). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Gabon
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GACLZ
- World Port Index no.
- 46445
- Coordinates
- 0.63°S, 8.72°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Gabon
- Other names
- ELF Gabon Oil Terminal
- 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 | 30.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 30.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 25.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.2 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 20.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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 | 5,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,870 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cap Lopez, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Cap Lopez
Where is Port of Cap Lopez?
Cap Lopez (Gabon) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 0.63°S, 8.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cap Lopez?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GACLZ for Cap Lopez. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cap Lopez?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, draft 20.5 m for Cap Lopez. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cap Lopez from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,870 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kribi, Douala, Pointe-Noire.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cap Lopez?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cap Lopez 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.