Seaport · Dominican Republic
Port of Sanchez
Sanchez (Dominican Republic) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11010). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DOSNZ
- World Port Index no.
- 11010
- Coordinates
- 19.23°N, 69.62°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominican Republic
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 9.1 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 8,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sanchez, 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 Sanchez
Where is Port of Sanchez?
Sanchez (Dominican Republic) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 19.23°N, 69.62°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sanchez?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DOSNZ for Sanchez. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sanchez from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Caucedo, San Juan, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sanchez?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sanchez 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.