Port of Rio Cacheu (GW CAC)
Guinea-Bissau
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GW CAC |
| Coordinates | 12.2833, -16.2333 (12°17′N 16°14′W) |
| Region | GW-CA |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 2 m |
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Repairs | Emergency only |
Facilities
Anchorage
Rio Cacheu operates as a working harbor in Guinea-Bissau, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Rio Cacheu. Draft at the approach to Rio Cacheu is constrained by a 3.4 m channel depth.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Rio Cacheu located?
- Rio Cacheu is a seaport in Guinea-Bissau.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Rio Cacheu?
- The UN/LOCODE for Rio Cacheu is GW CAC.
- What is the channel depth at Rio Cacheu?
- The channel depth at Rio Cacheu is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 13407 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 4783 km
- Los Angeles USA 10335 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 7567 km
- Hamburg Germany 5139 km
- Santos Brazil 5189 km
- Durban South Africa 6902 km
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