Seaport · Cuba
Puerto Padre
Puerto Padre (Cuba) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10160). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUPPA
- World Port Index no.
- 10160
- Coordinates
- 21.28°N, 76.53°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba North Coast
- Other names
- Bahia De Manati; Cayo Juan Claro; Puerto Manati
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 5.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.7 m |
| Max vessel length | 170.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 8,870 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,270 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Padre, 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 Puerto Padre
Where is Puerto Padre?
Puerto Padre (Cuba) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 21.28°N, 76.53°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Padre?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUPPA for Puerto Padre. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Padre?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 170.0 m, draft 9.1 m for Puerto Padre. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Padre from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,870 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,270 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Freeport (Bahamas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Padre?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Padre 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.