Seaport · Mexico
Port of Frontera
Frontera (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9440). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXFRN
- World Port Index no.
- 9440
- Coordinates
- 18.53°N, 92.65°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Other names
- Alvaro Obregon
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
| Max vessel length | 87.2 m |
| Max vessel beam | 23.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 8,710 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Frontera, 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 Frontera
Where is Port of Frontera?
Frontera (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 18.53°N, 92.65°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Frontera?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXFRN for Frontera. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Frontera?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 87.2 m, beam 23.0 m, draft 6.6 m for Frontera. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Frontera from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,710 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,180 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 Frontera?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Frontera 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.