Port of Palo Alto (CUPAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Palo Alto (UN/LOCODE CUPAL) is a harbor located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 21.5833° N, 78.9667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6.7 m. Cargo handling includes solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Cuba
UN/LOCODE
CUPAL
Harbor Type
Unknown
Coordinates
21.5833° N, 78.9667° 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
6.7 m
Max Vessel Draft
5.5 m
Max Vessel Length
90 m
Tidal Range
0.5 m

Harbor Profile

World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Cuba

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Solid BulkBreakbulk

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Port of Palo Alto (CUPAL)
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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Palo Alto

Where is Port of Palo Alto located?

Port of Palo Alto is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 21.5833° N, 78.9667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Palo Alto?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Palo Alto is CUPAL — country code CU, location code PAL.

How deep is Port of Palo Alto?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Palo Alto has an anchorage depth of about 6.7 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Palo Alto?

Port of Palo Alto reports a maximum draft of 5.5 m, a maximum length of 90 m for vessels calling at the port.

What cargo facilities does Port of Palo Alto have?

Port of Palo Alto is recorded as offering solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Palo Alto are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10505), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →