Seaport · Mexico
Port of Topolobampo
Topolobampo (Mexico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15830). It lies on the Gulf of California.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXTPB
- World Port Index no.
- 15830
- Coordinates
- 25.60°N, 109.07°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of California; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 7,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,780 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Topolobampo, 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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Topolobampo
Where is Port of Topolobampo?
Topolobampo (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of California, at about 25.60°N, 109.07°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Topolobampo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXTPB for Topolobampo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Topolobampo?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, beam 32.3 m for Topolobampo. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Topolobampo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manzanillo (Mexico), Ensenada, Lázaro Cárdenas.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Topolobampo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Topolobampo 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.