Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Cardiff
Cardiff (United Kingdom) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35010). It lies on the Bristol Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBCDF
- World Port Index no.
- 35010
- Coordinates
- 51.45°N, 3.17°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Wales
- Repairs
- Major
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 5,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cardiff, 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. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff
Where is Port of Cardiff?
Cardiff (United Kingdom) lies on the Bristol Channel, at about 51.45°N, 3.17°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cardiff?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBCDF for Cardiff. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Cardiff from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, Liverpool, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cardiff?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cardiff 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.