Seaport · South Africa
Port of Saldanha Bay
Saldanha Bay (South Africa) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46750). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ZASDB
- World Port Index no.
- 46750
- Coordinates
- 33.03°S, 17.97°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- South Africa
- Other names
- Saldanhabaai
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 23.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Entrance width | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 21.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 5,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,020 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saldanha Bay, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Saldanha Bay
Where is Port of Saldanha Bay?
Saldanha Bay (South Africa) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 33.03°S, 17.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saldanha Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ZASDB for Saldanha Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Saldanha Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 21.2 m for Saldanha Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Saldanha Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,020 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cape Town, Ngqura (Port Elizabeth), Durban.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Saldanha Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saldanha Bay 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.