Seaport · Algeria
Port of Mers El Kebir
Mers El Kebir (Algeria) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45650). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- World Port Index no.
- 45650
- Coordinates
- 35.73°N, 0.70°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 5,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mers El Kebir, 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 Mers El Kebir
Where is Port of Mers El Kebir?
Mers El Kebir (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.73°N, 0.70°W.
How far is Mers El Kebir from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Valencia, Algeciras, Tanger Med.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mers El Kebir?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mers El Kebir 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.