Seaport · Germany
Port of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven (Germany) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 30800). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Germany
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DECUX
- World Port Index no.
- 30800
- Coordinates
- 53.87°N, 8.72°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Germany
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cuxhaven, 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. 192 (Enroute) - North Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Cuxhaven
Where is Port of Cuxhaven?
Cuxhaven (Germany) lies on the North Sea, at about 53.87°N, 8.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cuxhaven?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DECUX for Cuxhaven. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Cuxhaven from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort), Hamburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cuxhaven?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cuxhaven 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.