Port of La Spezia (ITSPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Spezia (UN/LOCODE ITSPE) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Ligurian Sea. It sits at 44.1000° N, 9.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Ligurian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Italy West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Spezia
Where is Port of La Spezia located?
Port of La Spezia is a seaport located in Italy, on the Ligurian Sea. Its coordinates are 44.1000° N, 9.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Spezia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Spezia is ITSPE — country code IT, location code SPE.
How deep is Port of La Spezia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Spezia has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of La Spezia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Spezia.
What type of harbor is Port of La Spezia?
Port of La Spezia is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Spezia have?
Port of La Spezia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Spezia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #39520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →