Seaport · Nigeria
Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal
Ukpokiti Marine Terminal (Nigeria) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46171). It lies on the Bight of Benin.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Nigeria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NGUKP
- World Port Index no.
- 46171
- Coordinates
- 5.73°N, 4.83°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nigeria
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 26.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 337.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 21.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 21.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 21.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
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) | 6,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ukpokiti Marine Terminal, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Ukpokiti Marine Terminal
Where is Port of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
Ukpokiti Marine Terminal (Nigeria) lies on the Bight of Benin, at about 5.73°N, 4.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NGUKP for Ukpokiti Marine Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 337.0 m, draft 21.0 m for Ukpokiti Marine Terminal. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ukpokiti Marine Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can Island), Cotonou.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ukpokiti Marine Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ukpokiti Marine Terminal 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.