Seaport · Italy
Port of Lampedusa
Lampedusa (Italy) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40350). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITLMP
- World Port Index no.
- 40350
- Coordinates
- 35.49°N, 12.60°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel draft | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Ro-ro
- Other facilities
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) | 5,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lampedusa, 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 Lampedusa
Where is Port of Lampedusa?
Lampedusa (Italy) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.49°N, 12.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lampedusa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITLMP for Lampedusa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lampedusa?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 5.0 m for Lampedusa. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lampedusa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,230 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Gioia Tauro, La Spezia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lampedusa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lampedusa 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.