Seaport · Brazil
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre (Brazil) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13080). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRPOA
- World Port Index no.
- 13080
- Coordinates
- 30.03°S, 51.23°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 235.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 9,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,490 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porto Alegre, 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. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Porto Alegre
Where is Porto Alegre?
Porto Alegre (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 30.03°S, 51.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Alegre?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRPOA for Porto Alegre. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Porto Alegre?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 235.0 m, beam 35.0 m, draft 5.2 m for Porto Alegre. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Porto Alegre from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,490 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Rio Grande, Itajaí / Navegantes, Montevideo.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porto Alegre?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porto Alegre 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.