Port of Campeche (MXCPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Campeche (UN/LOCODE MXCPE) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 19.8500° N, 90.5500° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Mexico
UN/LOCODE
MXCPE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
19.8500° N, 90.5500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
0.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Mexico East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
AnchorageLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Port of Campeche (MXCPE)
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Distance
83 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Campeche

Where is Port of Campeche located?

Port of Campeche is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.8500° N, 90.5500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Campeche?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Campeche is MXCPE — country code MX, location code CPE.

How deep is Port of Campeche?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Campeche has an anchorage depth of about 6 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Campeche require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Campeche.

What type of harbor is Port of Campeche?

Port of Campeche is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Campeche have?

Port of Campeche is recorded as offering anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Campeche are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →