Seaport · Malta
Port of Valletta Harbors
Valletta Harbors (Malta) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 40330). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malta
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MTMLA
- World Port Index no.
- 40330
- Coordinates
- 35.90°N, 14.52°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Malta
- 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 5,140 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,150 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Valletta Harbors, 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. 131 (Enroute) - Western Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Valletta Harbors
Where is Port of Valletta Harbors?
Valletta Harbors (Malta) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.90°N, 14.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Valletta Harbors?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MTMLA for Valletta Harbors. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Valletta Harbors from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,140 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Gioia Tauro, Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Valletta Harbors?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Valletta Harbors 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.