Seaport · Russia
Port of Tuapse
Tuapse (Russia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 44230). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUTUA
- World Port Index no.
- 44230
- Coordinates
- 44.10°N, 39.07°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Repairs
- Major
- 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 | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tuapse, 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 Tuapse
Where is Port of Tuapse?
Tuapse (Russia) lies on the Black Sea, at about 44.10°N, 39.07°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tuapse?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUTUA for Tuapse. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tuapse from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Mersin, Ambarlı (Istanbul).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tuapse?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tuapse 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.