Seaport · Angola
Porto Amboim
Porto Amboim (Angola) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46570). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Angola
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AOPBN
- World Port Index no.
- 46570
- Coordinates
- 10.73°S, 13.75°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Angola
- Other names
- Benguela Velha
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 22.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 146.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 22.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel 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) | 5,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,800 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porto Amboim, 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 Porto Amboim
Where is Porto Amboim?
Porto Amboim (Angola) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 10.73°S, 13.75°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Amboim?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AOPBN for Porto Amboim. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Porto Amboim?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 146.0 m, beam 22.6 m for Porto Amboim. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Porto Amboim from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,800 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Luanda, Pointe-Noire, Kribi.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porto Amboim?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porto Amboim 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.