Seaport · Italy
Port of Milazzo
Milazzo (Italy) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40110). It lies on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITMLZ
- World Port Index no.
- 40110
- Coordinates
- 38.22°N, 15.25°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Tyrrhenian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sicilia
- Repairs
- Major
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 5,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,710 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Milazzo, 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 Milazzo
Where is Port of Milazzo?
Milazzo (Italy) lies on the Tyrrhenian Sea, at about 38.22°N, 15.25°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Milazzo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITMLZ for Milazzo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Milazzo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,710 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Milazzo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Milazzo 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.