Seaport · Algeria
Port of Mostaganem
Mostaganem (Algeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45620). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Algeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DZMOS
- World Port Index no.
- 45620
- Coordinates
- 35.93°N, 0.08°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Algeria
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,430 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mostaganem, 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 Mostaganem
Where is Port of Mostaganem?
Mostaganem (Algeria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.93°N, 0.08°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mostaganem?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DZMOS for Mostaganem. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mostaganem from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,430 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 Mostaganem?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mostaganem 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.