Seaport · Cyprus
Port of Xeros
Xeros (Cyprus) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 44910). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cyprus
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CYKAR
- World Port Index no.
- 44910
- Coordinates
- 35.13°N, 32.83°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cyprus
- Other names
- Kara Vostasi; New Soli
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- 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: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 4,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,920 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Xeros, 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. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Xeros
Where is Port of Xeros?
Xeros (Cyprus) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.13°N, 32.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Xeros?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CYKAR for Xeros. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Xeros from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,920 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mersin, Beirut, Haifa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Xeros?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Xeros 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.