Seaport · Somalia
Port of Muqdisho
Muqdisho (Somalia) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47160). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Somalia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SOMGQ
- World Port Index no.
- 47160
- Coordinates
- 2.03°N, 45.35°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Somalia
- Other names
- Mogadiscio; Mogadishu; Muqdisho
- Repairs
- None
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 | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 3,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,760 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Muqdisho, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Muqdisho
Where is Port of Muqdisho?
Muqdisho (Somalia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 2.03°N, 45.35°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Muqdisho?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SOMGQ for Muqdisho. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Muqdisho from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,760 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mombasa, Djibouti, Dar es Salaam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Muqdisho?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Muqdisho 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.