Seaport · Mozambique
Port of Chinde
Chinde (Mozambique) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46900). It lies on the Mozambique Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mozambique
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MZINE
- World Port Index no.
- 46900
- Coordinates
- 18.57°S, 36.50°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Mozambique
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
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) | 4,520 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chinde, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Chinde
Where is Port of Chinde?
Chinde (Mozambique) lies on the Mozambique Channel, at about 18.57°S, 36.50°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chinde?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MZINE for Chinde. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Chinde from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,520 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dar es Salaam, Durban, Mombasa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Chinde?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Chinde 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.