Port of Aveiro (PTAVE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Aveiro (UN/LOCODE PTAVE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.6500° N, 8.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Portugal
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aveiro
Where is Port of Aveiro located?
Port of Aveiro is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.6500° N, 8.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aveiro?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aveiro is PTAVE — country code PT, location code AVE.
How deep is Port of Aveiro?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aveiro has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Aveiro require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Aveiro.
What type of harbor is Port of Aveiro?
Port of Aveiro is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Aveiro have?
Port of Aveiro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Aveiro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →