Port of Brindisi (ITBDS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Brindisi (UN/LOCODE ITBDS) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. It sits at 40.6500° N, 17.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Italy East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Brindisi
Where is Port of Brindisi located?
Port of Brindisi is a seaport located in Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. Its coordinates are 40.6500° N, 17.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Brindisi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Brindisi is ITBDS — country code IT, location code BDS.
How deep is Port of Brindisi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Brindisi has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Brindisi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Brindisi.
What type of harbor is Port of Brindisi?
Port of Brindisi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Brindisi have?
Port of Brindisi is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Brindisi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →