Seaport · Italy
Port of Livorno
Livorno (Italy) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 39590). It lies on the Ligurian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITLIV
- World Port Index no.
- 39590
- Coordinates
- 43.54°N, 10.29°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Ligurian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy West Coast
- Other names
- Leghorn
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- 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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- 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 advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- 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) | 5,240 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,260 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Livorno, 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 Livorno
Where is Port of Livorno?
Livorno (Italy) lies on the Ligurian Sea, at about 43.54°N, 10.29°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Livorno?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITLIV for Livorno. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Livorno from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,240 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include La Spezia, Genoa, Koper.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Livorno?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Livorno 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.