Seaport · United States
Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9270). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPLV
- World Port Index no.
- 9270
- Coordinates
- 28.62°N, 96.62°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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 8,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Lavaca, 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 Lavaca
Where is Port Lavaca?
Port Lavaca (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 28.62°N, 96.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Lavaca?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPLV for Port Lavaca. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Lavaca from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,540 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Houston, Altamira, Veracruz.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Lavaca?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Lavaca 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.