Seaport · Germany
Port of Wismar
Wismar (Germany) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28870). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Germany
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DEWIS
- World Port Index no.
- 28870
- Coordinates
- 53.90°N, 11.47°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Germany
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 36.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,070 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wismar, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Wismar
Where is Port of Wismar?
Wismar (Germany) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 53.90°N, 11.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wismar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DEWIS for Wismar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Wismar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.0 m, beam 35.0 m, draft 8.5 m for Wismar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Wismar have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Wismar. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Wismar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,070 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Wismar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wismar 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.