Seaport · Georgia
Port of Sokhumi
Sokhumi (Georgia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 44320). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Georgia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GEABK
- World Port Index no.
- 44320
- Coordinates
- 42.98°N, 40.98°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Georgia
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 3,910 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,930 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sokhumi, 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: Admiralty Sailing Directions - NP24 - Black Sea and Sea of Azov Pilot (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office).
Frequently asked questions about Sokhumi
Where is Port of Sokhumi?
Sokhumi (Georgia) lies on the Black Sea, at about 42.98°N, 40.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sokhumi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GEABK for Sokhumi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sokhumi?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 190.0 m, draft 7.8 m for Sokhumi. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sokhumi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,910 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mersin, Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sokhumi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sokhumi 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.