Seaport · Brazil
Port of Santa Clara
Santa Clara (Brazil) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12857). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- World Port Index no.
- 12857
- Coordinates
- 20.88°S, 51.37°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.5 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 9,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,410 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Clara, 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. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Clara
Where is Port of Santa Clara?
Santa Clara (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 20.88°S, 51.37°W.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santa Clara?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 5.5 m for Santa Clara. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Santa Clara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Santos, Itajaí / Navegantes, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Santa Clara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Clara 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.