Seaport · Mexico
Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal
Cayo Arcas Terminal (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9395). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXCAT
- World Port Index no.
- 9395
- Coordinates
- 20.17°N, 91.98°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.8 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 20.1 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 350.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 22.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- 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) | 8,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cayo Arcas Terminal, 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 Cayo Arcas Terminal
Where is Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?
Cayo Arcas Terminal (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 20.17°N, 91.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cayo Arcas Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXCAT for Cayo Arcas Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Cayo Arcas Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Veracruz, Puerto Cortés, Altamira.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cayo Arcas Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cayo Arcas Terminal 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.