Port of Port Antonio (JMPOT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Antonio (UN/LOCODE JMPOT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.1833° N, 76.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jamaica North 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 Port Antonio
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Port Antonio (JMPOT) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Port Antonio
Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Antonio
Where is Port of Port Antonio located?
Port of Port Antonio is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.1833° N, 76.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Antonio?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Antonio is JMPOT — country code JM, location code POT.
How deep is Port of Port Antonio?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Antonio has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Antonio?
Port of Port Antonio reports a maximum draft of 7.9 m, a maximum length of 167 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Antonio require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Antonio.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Antonio?
Port of Port Antonio is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Antonio have?
Port of Port Antonio is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Antonio are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →