Seaport · Cuba
Port of Cardenas
Cardenas (Cuba) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10120). It lies on the Straits of Florida.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUCAR
- World Port Index no.
- 10120
- Coordinates
- 23.05°N, 81.20°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Straits of Florida; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba North Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 170.7 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 8,720 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,730 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cardenas, 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 Cardenas
Where is Port of Cardenas?
Cardenas (Cuba) lies on the Straits of Florida, at about 23.05°N, 81.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cardenas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUCAR for Cardenas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cardenas?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 170.7 m, draft 5.2 m for Cardenas. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cardenas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,720 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,130 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 Cardenas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cardenas 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.