Seaport · Italy
Port of Monopoli
Monopoli (Italy) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40510). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITMNP
- World Port Index no.
- 40510
- Coordinates
- 40.95°N, 17.31°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy East Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 4,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,980 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,570 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Monopoli, 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 Monopoli
Where is Port of Monopoli?
Monopoli (Italy) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 40.95°N, 17.31°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Monopoli?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITMNP for Monopoli. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Monopoli from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,570 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 Monopoli?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Monopoli 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.