Seaport · Cuba
Port of Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos (Cuba) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10540). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUCFG
- World Port Index no.
- 10540
- Coordinates
- 22.15°N, 80.45°W
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba South 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 185.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 8,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cienfuegos, 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 Cienfuegos
Where is Port of Cienfuegos?
Cienfuegos (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 22.15°N, 80.45°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cienfuegos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUCFG for Cienfuegos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cienfuegos?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 185.0 m, draft 11.5 m for Cienfuegos. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cienfuegos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,190 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 Cienfuegos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cienfuegos 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.