Seaport · Senegal
Port of St Louis
St Louis (Senegal) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45818). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Senegal
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SNXLS
- World Port Index no.
- 45818
- Coordinates
- 16.02°N, 16.52°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Senegal
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 7,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,800 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to St Louis, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about St Louis
Where is Port of St Louis?
St Louis (Senegal) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 16.02°N, 16.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of St Louis?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SNXLS for St Louis. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is St Louis from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,800 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dakar, Abidjan, Tema.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from St Louis?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for St Louis 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.