Seaport · Cuba
Port of Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba (Cuba) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10370). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cuba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CUSCU
- World Port Index no.
- 10370
- Coordinates
- 20.02°N, 75.83°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cuba South Coast
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 214.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 8,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,350 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santiago De Cuba, 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 Santiago De Cuba
Where is Port of Santiago De Cuba?
Santiago De Cuba (Cuba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 20.02°N, 75.83°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santiago De Cuba?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CUSCU for Santiago De Cuba. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santiago De Cuba?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 214.0 m, beam 35.0 m, draft 10.9 m for Santiago De Cuba. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Santiago De Cuba have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Santiago De Cuba. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Santiago De Cuba from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,350 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Caucedo, Miami.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Santiago De Cuba?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santiago De Cuba 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.