Port of Coatzacoalcos (MXCOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Coatzacoalcos (UN/LOCODE MXCOA) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 18.1500° N, 94.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mexico East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Coatzacoalcos
Where is Port of Coatzacoalcos located?
Port of Coatzacoalcos is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 18.1500° N, 94.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Coatzacoalcos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Coatzacoalcos is MXCOA — country code MX, location code COA.
How deep is Port of Coatzacoalcos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Coatzacoalcos has a channel depth of about 11.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Coatzacoalcos?
Port of Coatzacoalcos reports a maximum draft of 11.8 m, a maximum length of 310 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Coatzacoalcos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Coatzacoalcos.
What type of harbor is Port of Coatzacoalcos?
Port of Coatzacoalcos is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Coatzacoalcos have?
Port of Coatzacoalcos is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Coatzacoalcos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9405), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →