Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Sapele
Sapele (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46150). It lies on the Bight of Benin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGSPL
- World Port Index no.
- 46150
- Coordinates
- 5.90°N, 5.68°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
- Repairs
- None
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 | 7.3 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.5 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 5,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sapele, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Sapele
Where is Port of Sapele?
Sapele (Nigeria) lies on the Bight of Benin, at about 5.90°N, 5.68°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sapele?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGSPL for Sapele. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sapele?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.4 m for Sapele. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sapele from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sapele?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sapele 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.