Cuba

Port of Cardenas (CU CAR)

Cuba
Port of Cardenas, Cuba © Qyd · CC BY 2.5
Port information
UN/LOCODE CU CAR
Coordinates 23.0500, -81.2000 (23°03′N 81°12′W)
Nearest city Cárdenas
Body of water Straits of Florida; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Good
Tidal range 0.8 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 170.7 m × 5.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Solid bulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water

Located in Cuba, the port of Cardenas serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Cardenas has a Small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Cardenas work with a channel depth of 4.9 m. Cárdenas is the nearest city to Cardenas, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Cardenas located?
Cardenas is a seaport in Cuba, near Cárdenas.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cardenas?
The UN/LOCODE for Cardenas is CU CAR.
What is the channel depth at Cardenas?
The channel depth at Cardenas is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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