Seaport · Greece
Port of Kerkira
Kerkira (Greece) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 41720). It lies on the Ionian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greece
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GRCFU
- World Port Index no.
- 41720
- Coordinates
- 39.62°N, 19.93°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Ionian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greece West Coast
- Other names
- Corfu
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Large
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kerkira, 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. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Kerkira
Where is Port of Kerkira?
Kerkira (Greece) lies on the Ionian Sea, at about 39.62°N, 19.93°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kerkira?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GRCFU for Kerkira. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kerkira from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Piraeus, Gioia Tauro, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kerkira?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kerkira 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.