Seaport · Montenegro
Port of Tivat
Tivat (Montenegro) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 41620). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Montenegro
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- METIV
- World Port Index no.
- 41620
- Coordinates
- 42.43°N, 18.70°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Serbia and Montenegro
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,480 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tivat, 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. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Tivat
Where is Port of Tivat?
Tivat (Montenegro) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 42.43°N, 18.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tivat?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE METIV for Tivat. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tivat from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,480 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Koper, Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tivat?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tivat 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.