Seaport · Russia
Port of Sankt-Peterburg
Sankt-Peterburg (Russia) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28370). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RULED
- World Port Index no.
- 28370
- Coordinates
- 59.93°N, 30.30°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Other names
- Leningrad; Petrograd; St Petersburg
- Repairs
- Major
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 333.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 4,440 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,460 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,920 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sankt-Peterburg, 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. 195 (Enroute) - Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Bothnia.
Frequently asked questions about Sankt-Peterburg
Where is Port of Sankt-Peterburg?
Sankt-Peterburg (Russia) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 59.93°N, 30.30°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sankt-Peterburg?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RULED for Sankt-Peterburg. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sankt-Peterburg?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 333.3 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 11.0 m for Sankt-Peterburg. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Sankt-Peterburg have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Sankt-Peterburg. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Sankt-Peterburg from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,440 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,920 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sankt-Peterburg?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sankt-Peterburg 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.