Port of Beira (MZBEW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Beira (UN/LOCODE MZBEW) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 19.8333° S, 34.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Mozambique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Beira
Where is Port of Beira located?
Port of Beira is a seaport located in Mozambique, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 19.8333° S, 34.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beira?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Beira is MZBEW — country code MZ, location code BEW.
How deep is Port of Beira?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Beira has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Beira require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Beira.
What type of harbor is Port of Beira?
Port of Beira is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Beira have?
Port of Beira is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Beira are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →