Seaport · Nicaragua
Port of Corinto
Corinto (Nicaragua) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15550). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nicaragua
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NICIO
- World Port Index no.
- 15550
- Coordinates
- 12.48°N, 87.17°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Nicaragua West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 13.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 8.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.7 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
| Entrance width | 115.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.1 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Container cranes
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 9,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Corinto, with full port guides:
- Puerto Cortés · 210 nm
- Puerto Quetzal · 230 nm
- Moín (Limón) · 280 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 470 nm
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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Corinto
Where is Port of Corinto?
Corinto (Nicaragua) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 12.48°N, 87.17°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Corinto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NICIO for Corinto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Corinto?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.1 m, beam 36.5 m, draft 12.2 m for Corinto. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Corinto have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Corinto. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Corinto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Corinto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Corinto 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.