Seaport · Mexico
Port of Rosarito
Rosarito (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15995). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXRST
- World Port Index no.
- 15995
- Coordinates
- 32.37°N, 117.10°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 7,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,740 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rosarito, 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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Rosarito
Where is Port of Rosarito?
Rosarito (Mexico) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 32.37°N, 117.10°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosarito?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXRST for Rosarito. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Rosarito from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,740 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ensenada, Long Beach, Los Angeles.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Rosarito?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rosarito 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.