Seaport · Gabon
Port Gentil
Port Gentil (Gabon) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46440). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Gabon
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GAPOG
- World Port Index no.
- 46440
- Coordinates
- 0.70°S, 8.80°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Gabon
- 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 | 27.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 30.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 13.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 210.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 37.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Gentil, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Port Gentil
Where is Port Gentil?
Port Gentil (Gabon) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 0.70°S, 8.80°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Gentil?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GAPOG for Port Gentil. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Gentil?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 210.0 m, beam 37.3 m, draft 11.0 m for Port Gentil. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Gentil from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kribi, Douala, Pointe-Noire.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Gentil?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Gentil 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.