Port of Frontera (MXFRN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Frontera (UN/LOCODE MXFRN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 18.5333° N, 92.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, breakbulk 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
- Very 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 Frontera
Where is Port of Frontera located?
Port of Frontera is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 18.5333° N, 92.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Frontera?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Frontera is MXFRN — country code MX, location code FRN.
How deep is Port of Frontera?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Frontera has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Frontera?
Port of Frontera reports a maximum draft of 6.6 m, a maximum length of 87.2 m, a maximum beam of 23 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Frontera require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Frontera.
What type of harbor is Port of Frontera?
Port of Frontera is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Frontera have?
Port of Frontera is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Frontera are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →