Seaport · Brazil
Port of Sao Francisco
Sao Francisco (Brazil) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13000). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BRSFS
- World Port Index no.
- 13000
- Coordinates
- 26.25°S, 48.63°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Brazil SE Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 9,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sao Francisco, 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 Sao Francisco
Where is Port of Sao Francisco?
Sao Francisco (Brazil) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 26.25°S, 48.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sao Francisco?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BRSFS for Sao Francisco. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sao Francisco from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,420 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Itajaí / Navegantes, Santos, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sao Francisco?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sao Francisco 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.