Seaport · Cuba
Port of Santa Cruz del Sur
Santa Cruz del Sur (Cuba) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10480). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUSCS
- World Port Index no.
- 10480
- Coordinates
- 20.70°N, 77.98°W
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 5.0 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
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) | 8,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,910 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Cruz del Sur, 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 Santa Cruz del Sur
Where is Port of Santa Cruz del Sur?
Santa Cruz del Sur (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 20.70°N, 77.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Cruz del Sur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUSCS for Santa Cruz del Sur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santa Cruz del Sur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 3.0 m for Santa Cruz del Sur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Santa Cruz del Sur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Santa Cruz del Sur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Cruz del Sur 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.