Seaport · Brazil
Porto Do Forno
Porto Do Forno (Brazil) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12910). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRFNO
- World Port Index no.
- 12910
- Coordinates
- 22.97°S, 42.02°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
- Other names
- Arraial Do Cabo; Arrail Do Caeo
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 8,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,880 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porto Do Forno, 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 Do Forno
Where is Porto Do Forno?
Porto Do Forno (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 22.97°S, 42.02°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Do Forno?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRFNO for Porto Do Forno. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Porto Do Forno from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Santos, Itajaí / Navegantes, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porto Do Forno?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porto Do Forno 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.