Seaport · Angola
Port of Girassol Terminal
Girassol Terminal (Angola) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46549). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Angola
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AOGIR
- World Port Index no.
- 46549
- Coordinates
- 7.65°S, 11.68°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Angola
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 5,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Girassol 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Girassol Terminal
Where is Port of Girassol Terminal?
Girassol Terminal (Angola) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 7.65°S, 11.68°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Girassol Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AOGIR for Girassol Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Girassol Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,850 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Luanda, Pointe-Noire, Kribi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Girassol Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Girassol 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.