Seaport · Cuba
Port of Palo Alto
Palo Alto (Cuba) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10505). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUPAL
- World Port Index no.
- 10505
- Coordinates
- 21.58°N, 78.97°W
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.7 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 90.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.5 m |
Facilities
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
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) | 8,840 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,240 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Palo Alto, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Palo Alto
Where is Port of Palo Alto?
Palo Alto (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 21.58°N, 78.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palo Alto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUPAL for Palo Alto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Palo Alto?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 90.0 m, draft 5.5 m for Palo Alto. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Palo Alto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,840 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,240 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Palo Alto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Palo Alto 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.