Seaport · Mozambique
Porto Belo
Porto Belo (Mozambique) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46920). It lies on the Mozambique Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mozambique
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MZPBE
- World Port Index no.
- 46920
- Coordinates
- 17.70°S, 37.18°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Mozambique
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
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) | 4,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,700 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porto Belo, 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. 171 (Enroute) - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions about Porto Belo
Where is Porto Belo?
Porto Belo (Mozambique) lies on the Mozambique Channel, at about 17.70°S, 37.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Belo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MZPBE for Porto Belo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Porto Belo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,700 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dar es Salaam, Durban, Mombasa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porto Belo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porto Belo 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.