Spain

Port of Cadiz (ES CAD)

Spain
Port of Cadiz, Spain © Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE ES CAD
Coordinates 36.5333, -6.3000 (36°32′N 6°18′W)
Nearest city Cadiz
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #194
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 49.68

Cadiz is a seaport on the coast of Spain, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Cadiz located?
Cadiz is a seaport in Spain.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cadiz?
The UN/LOCODE for Cadiz is ES CAD.
What is the channel depth at Cadiz?
The channel depth at Cadiz is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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