Seaport · Cuba
Port of Guayabal
Guayabal (Cuba) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10470). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUGYB
- World Port Index no.
- 10470
- Coordinates
- 20.70°N, 77.62°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba South Coast
- Repairs
- None
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 170.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 8,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,910 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Guayabal, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Guayabal
Where is Port of Guayabal?
Guayabal (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 20.70°N, 77.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Guayabal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUGYB for Guayabal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Guayabal?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 170.0 m, draft 10.0 m for Guayabal. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Guayabal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Guayabal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Guayabal 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.