Seaport · Cuba
Port of Media Luna
Media Luna (Cuba) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10420). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUMEL
- World Port Index no.
- 10420
- Coordinates
- 20.15°N, 77.43°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba South Coast
- Repairs
- None
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 8,930 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,330 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Media Luna, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Media Luna
Where is Port of Media Luna?
Media Luna (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 20.15°N, 77.43°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Media Luna?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUMEL for Media Luna. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Media Luna from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,930 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,330 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Media Luna?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Media Luna 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.