Seaport · Mexico
Port of Salina Cruz
Salina Cruz (Mexico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15730). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXSCX
- World Port Index no.
- 15730
- Coordinates
- 16.17°N, 95.20°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of 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
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 8,730 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,730 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,240 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Salina Cruz, 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 Salina Cruz
Where is Port of Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz (Mexico) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 16.17°N, 95.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Salina Cruz?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXSCX for Salina Cruz. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Salina Cruz from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,730 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,240 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Veracruz, Puerto Quetzal, Altamira.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Salina Cruz?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Salina Cruz 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.