Seaport · Portugal
Port of Figueira Da Foz
Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 37980). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Portugal
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PTFDF
- World Port Index no.
- 37980
- Coordinates
- 40.15°N, 8.85°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Portugal
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 6,110 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Figueira Da Foz, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Figueira Da Foz
Where is Port of Figueira Da Foz?
Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 40.15°N, 8.85°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Figueira Da Foz?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PTFDF for Figueira Da Foz. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Figueira Da Foz from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,110 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Leixões (Porto), Sines, Algeciras.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Figueira Da Foz?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Figueira Da Foz 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.