Seaport · Mexico
Port of Minatitlan
Minatitlan (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9420). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXMTT
- World Port Index no.
- 9420
- Coordinates
- 17.90°N, 94.58°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 145.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 8,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Minatitlan, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Minatitlan
Where is Port of Minatitlan?
Minatitlan (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 17.90°N, 94.58°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Minatitlan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXMTT for Minatitlan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Minatitlan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 145.0 m, draft 6.4 m for Minatitlan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Minatitlan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Veracruz, Puerto Quetzal, Altamira.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Minatitlan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Minatitlan 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.