Seaport · India
Port of Cuddalore
Cuddalore (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49410). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INCDL
- World Port Index no.
- 49410
- Coordinates
- 11.72°N, 79.77°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- None
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 164.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 25.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 1,590 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,610 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cuddalore, 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. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Cuddalore
Where is Port of Cuddalore?
Cuddalore (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 11.72°N, 79.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cuddalore?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INCDL for Cuddalore. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cuddalore?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 164.0 m, beam 25.6 m, draft 9.0 m for Cuddalore. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cuddalore from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chennai, Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar), Cochin (Kochi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cuddalore?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cuddalore 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.