Port of Itajai (BRITJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Itajai (UN/LOCODE BRITJ) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 26.9167° S, 48.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Itajai
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Itajai (BRITJ) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Itajai
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Itajai
Where is Port of Itajai located?
Port of Itajai is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.9167° S, 48.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Itajai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Itajai is BRITJ — country code BR, location code ITJ.
How deep is Port of Itajai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Itajai has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Itajai?
Port of Itajai reports a maximum draft of 11.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Itajai require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Itajai.
What type of harbor is Port of Itajai?
Port of Itajai is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Itajai have?
Port of Itajai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Itajai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →