Seaport · Algeria
Port of Jijel
Jijel (Algeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45530). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DZDJI
- World Port Index no.
- 45530
- Coordinates
- 36.83°N, 5.78°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
- Other names
- Djidjelli; Jijelli
- 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 | 10.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 153.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 5,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Jijel, 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. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Jijel
Where is Port of Jijel?
Jijel (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 36.83°N, 5.78°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jijel?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DZDJI for Jijel. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Jijel?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 153.0 m, draft 9.0 m for Jijel. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Jijel from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Barcelona, Valencia, Marseille-Fos.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Jijel?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Jijel 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.