Seaport · Italy
Port of Molfetta
Molfetta (Italy) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40550). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITMOL
- World Port Index no.
- 40550
- Coordinates
- 41.22°N, 16.60°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy East 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Molfetta, 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 Molfetta
Where is Port of Molfetta?
Molfetta (Italy) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 41.22°N, 16.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Molfetta?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITMOL for Molfetta. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Molfetta from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Koper, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Molfetta?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Molfetta 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.