Cuba

Port of Cardenas (CU CAR)

UN/LOCODE
CU CAR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Cárdenas
Body of water
Straits of Florida; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
No
Cuba
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Port information
Coordinates
23.0500, -81.2000 (23°03′N 81°12′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
0.8 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
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.
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