Seaport · Cuba
Port of Preston
Preston (Cuba) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10240). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUPST
- World Port Index no.
- 10240
- Coordinates
- 20.77°N, 75.65°W
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 8.0 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.1 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 7.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
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) | 8,910 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Preston, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Preston
Where is Port of Preston?
Preston (Cuba) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 20.77°N, 75.65°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Preston?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUPST for Preston. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Preston?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.1 m for Preston. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Preston from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,910 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Caucedo, Freeport (Bahamas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Preston?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Preston 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.