Seaport · United States
Port Isabel
Port Isabel (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9330). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPIS
- World Port Index no.
- 9330
- Coordinates
- 26.08°N, 97.20°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 8,190 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Isabel, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Port Isabel
Where is Port Isabel?
Port Isabel (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 26.08°N, 97.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Isabel?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPIS for Port Isabel. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Isabel from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,190 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,660 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Altamira, Houston, Veracruz.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Isabel?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Isabel 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.