Seaport · Ukraine
Port of Illichivsk
Illichivsk (Ukraine) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 43645). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ukraine
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- UAILK
- World Port Index no.
- 43645
- Coordinates
- 46.30°N, 30.65°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ukraine
- Other names
- Sukhoy
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 4,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Illichivsk, 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: Admiralty Sailing Directions - NP24 - Black Sea and Sea of Azov Pilot (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office).
Frequently asked questions about Illichivsk
Where is Port of Illichivsk?
Illichivsk (Ukraine) lies on the Black Sea, at about 46.30°N, 30.65°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Illichivsk?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE UAILK for Illichivsk. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Illichivsk from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Illichivsk?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Illichivsk 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.