Seaport · Italy
Port of Pescara
Pescara (Italy) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40630). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Italy
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ITPSR
- World Port Index no.
- 40630
- Coordinates
- 42.46°N, 14.24°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
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pescara, 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 Pescara
Where is Port of Pescara?
Pescara (Italy) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 42.46°N, 14.24°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pescara?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ITPSR for Pescara. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pescara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Koper, La Spezia, Gioia Tauro.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pescara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pescara 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.