Seaport · Italy
Port of Otranto
Otranto (Italy) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40490). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITOTO
- World Port Index no.
- 40490
- Coordinates
- 40.15°N, 18.49°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Italy East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,910 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,930 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,530 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Otranto, 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 Otranto
Where is Port of Otranto?
Otranto (Italy) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 40.15°N, 18.49°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Otranto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITOTO for Otranto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Otranto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,910 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,530 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Piraeus, Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Otranto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Otranto 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.