Seaport · Mexico
Puerto Costa Maya
Puerto Costa Maya (Mexico) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9570). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXCOM
- World Port Index no.
- 9570
- Coordinates
- 18.73°N, 87.68°W
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico East Coast
- Other names
- Majahual
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel length | 338.7 m |
| Max vessel beam | 39.7 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Other facilities
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 8,840 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,280 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Costa Maya, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Costa Maya
Where is Puerto Costa Maya?
Puerto Costa Maya (Mexico) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.73°N, 87.68°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Costa Maya?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXCOM for Puerto Costa Maya. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Costa Maya?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 338.7 m, beam 39.7 m, draft 9.3 m for Puerto Costa Maya. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Costa Maya from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,840 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,280 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Veracruz.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Costa Maya?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Costa Maya 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.