Seaport · Mexico
Port of Dos Bocas Terminal
Dos Bocas Terminal (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9425). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXDBT
- World Port Index no.
- 9425
- Coordinates
- 18.43°N, 93.22°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.4 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 350.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 27.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 8,690 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Dos Bocas Terminal, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Dos Bocas Terminal
Where is Port of Dos Bocas Terminal?
Dos Bocas Terminal (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 18.43°N, 93.22°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dos Bocas Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXDBT for Dos Bocas Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Dos Bocas Terminal?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 190.0 m, beam 32.2 m, draft 5.4 m for Dos Bocas Terminal. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Dos Bocas Terminal have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Dos Bocas Terminal. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Dos Bocas Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,690 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Veracruz, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Cortés.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dos Bocas Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dos Bocas Terminal 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.